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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 193 public elementary schools serving 95,972 students in Dallas Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Dallas Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
238 Schools
6,902 Schools
# Students
138,843 Students
3,737,053 Students
# Teachers
10,013 Teachers
255,471 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dallas Independent School District, which is ranked #760 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#769 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Graduation Rate
79%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
71%
53%
% Black
20%
13%
% White
6%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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 Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3001 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Gr: 4-8 | 501 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy
(Math: 96% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4518 Pomona Rd
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8700
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8700
Gr: 4-8 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9610 Bruton Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 925-3700
Gr: 4-8 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3000 Hillbrook St
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 749-7300
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 749-7300
Gr: K-5 | 960 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5314 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 431 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
George B Dealey Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6501 Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 636 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Gr: 6-12 | 610 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Rosemont Upper
(Math: 85-89% | 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
Gr: 3-8 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Dallas Environmental Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3531 N Westmoreland Rd
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1515 Lynn Haven Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Gr: 1-8 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Mockingbird Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5828 E Mockingbird Ln
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 749-7200
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 749-7200
Gr: K-5 | 651 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham
(Math: 63% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2617 N Henderson Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 749-4300
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 749-4300
Gr: PK-8 | 722 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
902 Shady Ln
Seagoville, TX 75159
(972) 749-6800
Seagoville, TX 75159
(972) 749-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1414.
Jack Lowe Sr Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7000 Holly Hill Dr
Dallas, TX 75231
(972) 502-1700
Dallas, TX 75231
(972) 502-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3030 Stag
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Gr: 6-12 | 541 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Dan D Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5314 Abrams Rd
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 794-8800
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 794-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1717.
Harry Stone Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4747 Veterans Dr
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 794-3400
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 794-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2020.
Solar Prep For Boys At John F Kennedy
(Math: 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
Gr: PK-7 | 452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Everette Lee Degolyer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3453 Flair Dr
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 794-2800
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 794-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Dallas Hybrid Preparatory At Stephen J Hay
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3801 Herschel Ave
Dallas, TX 75219
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75219
(972) 925-3700
Gr: 3-8 | 148 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2424.
Felix G Botello Personalized Learning Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 S Marsalis
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 502-4600
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 502-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
724 Green Cove Ln
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-3000
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-3000
Gr: K-7 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Personalized Learning Preparatory At Sam Houston
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2827 Throckmorton Ave
Dallas, TX 75219
(972) 749-5800
Dallas, TX 75219
(972) 749-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2727.
Alex Sanger Preparatory School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8410 San Leandro Dr
Dallas, TX 75218
(972) 749-7600
Dallas, TX 75218
(972) 749-7600
Gr: PK-8 | 761 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2828.
Winnetka Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1151 S Edgefield Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 749-5100
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 749-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Adelfa Botello Callejo Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7817 Military Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75227
(972) 749-5700
Dallas, TX 75227
(972) 749-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
D A Hulcy Steam Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9339 S Polk St
Dallas, TX 75232
(214) 932-7400
Dallas, TX 75232
(214) 932-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3232.
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1665 Duncanville Rd
Dallas, TX 75211
(972) 502-1300
Dallas, TX 75211
(972) 502-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1901 Main St
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 749-2500
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 749-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3434.
Preston Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6423 Walnut Hill Ln
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8500
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #35 - 3835. - 38.
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1817 Warren Ave
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 502-8100
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 502-8100
Gr: PK-8 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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