Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School's student population of 545 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
545 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#1265 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
25%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
63%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School's ranking?
Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School is ranked #1265 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School often compared to?
Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ouida Springer by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School?
545 students attend Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School?
Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School offer ?
Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School part of?
Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School is part of Rockwall ISD School District.
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