Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Q Adams 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 is 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Q Adams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
John Q Adams Elementary School's student population of 504 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Q Adams Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Q Adams Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7129 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
94%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Q Adams Elementary School's ranking?
John Q Adams Elementary School is ranked #7129 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are John Q Adams Elementary School often compared to?
John Q Adams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David G Burnet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend John Q Adams Elementary School?
504 students attend John Q Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of John Q Adams Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Q Adams Elementary School?
John Q Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Q Adams Elementary School offer ?
John Q Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John Q Adams Elementary School part of?
John Q Adams Elementary School is part of Dallas ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is John Q Adams Elementary School located?
John Q Adams Elementary School is located in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 13 other public schools located in Pleasant Grove.
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