Serving 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 31% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#5983 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
6%
Hispanic
15%
53%
Black
54%
13%
White
6%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thurgood Marshall Elementary School's ranking?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is ranked #5983 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
497 students attend Thurgood Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thurgood Marshall Elementary School offer ?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Thurgood Marshall Elementary School part of?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is part of Richardson Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Thurgood Marshall Elementary School located?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is located in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in Lake Highlands.
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