Serving 170 students in grades 7-8, George Bannerman Dealey International Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)85-89%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)90-94%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
36%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
40%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend George Bannerman Dealey International Academy?
170 students attend George Bannerman Dealey International Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of George Bannerman Dealey International Academy students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Bannerman Dealey International Academy?
George Bannerman Dealey International Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does George Bannerman Dealey International Academy offer ?
George Bannerman Dealey International Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is George Bannerman Dealey International Academy part of?
George Bannerman Dealey International Academy is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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