Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center (Closed 2014)

3400 Garden Ln
Dallas, TX 75215
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 426 students in grades 6-8, Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center 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 63% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 66% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
426 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
(12-13)
63%
78%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
(12-13)
66%
78%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
46%
53%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Black
54%
13%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
n/a
26%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in TX.
0.50
This chart display the diversity score of Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center?
426 students attend Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center students are Black, and 46% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center?
Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center offer ?
Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center part of?
Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center is part of Dallas Independent School District.

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