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Dallas Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 238 public schools serving 138,843 students in Dallas Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Dallas Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
238 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
138,843 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
10,013 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Dallas Independent School District, which is ranked #785 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#784 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Graduation Rate
80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.64
# American Indian Students
680 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1,771 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
98,628 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
71%
53%
# Black Students
27,492 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
20%
13%
# White Students
8,300 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
6%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
75 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,897 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
11,029
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
9,638
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
10,150
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10,509
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
10,054
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
9,822
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
9,784
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
8,998
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
8,889
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
9,357
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
12,212
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
10,977
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
9,657
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,767
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,943 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,449 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2,214 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$2,423 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,943
$13,387
Spending / Student
$17,449
$14,116
Best Dallas Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
School For The Talented And Gifted
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5970
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5970
Grades: 9-12
| 546 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
School Of Science And Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5960
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5960
Grades: 9-12
| 495 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3001 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Grades: 4-8
| 501 students
Rank: #44.
School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9610 Bruton Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 925-3700
Grades: 4-8
| 382 students
Rank: #55.
Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy
(Math: 89% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4518 Pomona Rd
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8700
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8700
Grades: 4-8
| 442 students
Rank: #66.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3000 Hillbrook St
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 749-7300
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 749-7300
Grades: K-5
| 960 students
Rank: #77.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Grades: 6-12
| 610 students
Rank: #88.
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5314 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 431 students
Rank: #99.
Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
701 Elm St 1st Floor
Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 860-2356
Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 860-2356
Grades: 9-12
| 287 students
Rank: #1010.
George B Dealey Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6501 Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Grades: PK-8
| 636 students
Rank: #1111.
Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
Rank: #1212.
Marvin E Robinson School Of Business And Mgmt
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Grades: 9-12
| 469 students
Rank: #1313.
Dallas Environmental Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3531 N Westmoreland Rd
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Rank: #1414.
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1515 Lynn Haven Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Grades: 1-8
| 313 students
Rank: #1515.
Rosemont Upper
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
719 N Montclair Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 749-5000
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 749-5000
Grades: 3-8
| 445 students
Rank: #1616.
Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4849 Illinois Ave Ste W53a
Dallas, TX 75211
(214) 860-3680
Dallas, TX 75211
(214) 860-3680
Grades: 9-12
| 456 students
Rank: #1717.
School Of Health Professions
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5930
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5930
Grades: 9-12
| 491 students
Rank: #1818.
Mockingbird Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5828 E Mockingbird Ln
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 749-7200
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 749-7200
Grades: K-5
| 651 students
Rank: #1919.
Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3030 Stag
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 541 students
Rank: #2020.
Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham
(Math: 57% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2617 N Henderson Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 749-4300
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 749-4300
Grades: PK-8
| 722 students
Rank: #2121.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
902 Shady Ln
Seagoville, TX 75159
(972) 749-6800
Seagoville, TX 75159
(972) 749-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
Rank: #2222.
Jack Lowe Sr Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7000 Holly Hill Dr
Dallas, TX 75231
(972) 502-1700
Dallas, TX 75231
(972) 502-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #2323.
Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5940
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5940
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Rank: #2424.
Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 E Camp Wisdom
Dallas, TX 75241
(214) 932-7300
Dallas, TX 75241
(214) 932-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 337 students
Rank: #2525.
North Lake Early College High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5001 N Macarthur Blvd
Irving, TX 75038
(214) 891-1312
Irving, TX 75038
(214) 891-1312
Grades: 9-12
| 283 students
Rank: #2626.
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3434 S R L Thornton
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 925-1200
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 925-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 963 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Dallas Hybrid Preparatory At Stephen J Hay
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3801 Herschel Ave
Dallas, TX 75219
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75219
(972) 925-3700
Grades: 3-8
| 148 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Harry C Withers Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3959 Northaven Rd
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 794-5000
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 794-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Victor H Hexter Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9720 Waterview Rd
Dallas, TX 75218
(972) 502-5800
Dallas, TX 75218
(972) 502-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #3030.
Everette Lee Degolyer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3453 Flair Dr
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 794-2800
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 794-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #3131.
Harry Stone Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4747 Veterans Dr
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 794-3400
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 794-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 524 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Dan D Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5314 Abrams Rd
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 794-8800
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 794-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
J P Starks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3033 Tips Blvd
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8800
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8800
Grades: PK-8
| 227 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Solar Prep For Boys At John F Kennedy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1802 Moser Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 794-7100
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 794-7100
Grades: PK-7
| 452 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Arthur Kramer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7131 Midbury Dr
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8300
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dallas Independent School District?
Dallas Independent School District manages 238 public schools serving 138,843 students.
What is the rank of Dallas Independent School District?
Dallas Independent School District is ranked #785 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas Independent School District?
71% of Dallas Independent School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dallas Independent School District?
Dallas Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Dallas Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,449 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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