Serving 455 students in grades 6-8, Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy's student population of 455 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy is 0.30, 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
#222 out of 8079 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
83%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
10%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy's ranking?
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy is ranked #222 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy often compared to?
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academyis often viewed alongside schools like George B Dealey Montessori Academy, Dallas Environmental Science Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy?
455 students attend Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy?
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy offer ?
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy part of?
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy is part of Dallas ISD School District.
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