Serving 720 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Eduardo Mata Montessori School ranks in the top 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 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 720 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Eduardo Mata Elementary serves the northern part of its school district in Dallas, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eduardo Mata Montessori School's student population of 720 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
720 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Eduardo Mata Montessori School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eduardo Mata Montessori School is 0.44, 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
#3896 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
73%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eduardo Mata Montessori School's ranking?
Eduardo Mata Montessori School is ranked #3896 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Eduardo Mata Montessori School often compared to?
Eduardo Mata Montessori Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Victor H Hexter Elementary School, Alex Sanger Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Eduardo Mata Montessori School?
720 students attend Eduardo Mata Montessori School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Eduardo Mata Montessori School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eduardo Mata Montessori School?
Eduardo Mata Montessori School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eduardo Mata Montessori School offer ?
Eduardo Mata Montessori School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Eduardo Mata Montessori School part of?
Eduardo Mata Montessori School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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