Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School
Tel:
(972)772-1177
- Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School serves 559 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School's student population of 559 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 559 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 7,953 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School is 0.49, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #1064 out of 7953 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 91% | 78% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 52% |
| Black | 5% | 13% |
| White | 68% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rockwall Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School is Rockwall-heath High School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Maurine Cain Middle School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ouida Springer (1.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rockwall Maurine Cain Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 941 students
0.1 miles
6620 Fm 3097
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972)772-1170 0.1 7-8 941 - Rockwall Ouida Springer Grades: PK-6 | 657 students
1.8 miles
3025 Limestone Hill Ln
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972)772-7160 1.8 PK-6 657 - Rockwall Rockwall-heath High School Grades: 9-12 | 2401 students
2.2 miles
801 Laurence Dr
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972)772-2474 2.2 9-12 2401 - Rockwall Amanda Rochell Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 557 students
2.5 miles
899 Rochell Ct
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972)771-2112 2.5 PK-6 557 - Rockwall Amy Parks-heath Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 550 students
2.7 miles
330 Laurence Dr
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972)772-4300 2.7 PK-6 550
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