Dallas Environmental Science Academy

3531 N Westmoreland Rd
Dallas, TX 75212
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Top 10%
Serving 439 students in grades 6-8, Dallas Environmental Science Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 10% in TX
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dallas Environmental Science Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Dallas Environmental Science Academy's student population of 439 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
439 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Dallas Environmental Science Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dallas Environmental Science Academy is 0.22, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#603 out of 8079 schools
(Top 10%)
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56%
37%
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76%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
88%
53%
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Black
9%
13%
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White
2%
26%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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3%
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0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dallas Environmental Science Academy's ranking?
Dallas Environmental Science Academy is ranked #603 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Dallas Environmental Science Academy often compared to?
Dallas Environmental Science Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy, William B Travis Vanguard Of Academically Tag by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Dallas Environmental Science Academy?
439 students attend Dallas Environmental Science Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Dallas Environmental Science Academy students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dallas Environmental Science Academy?
Dallas Environmental Science Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dallas Environmental Science Academy offer ?
Dallas Environmental Science Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dallas Environmental Science Academy part of?
Dallas Environmental Science Academy is part of Dallas ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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