Serving 226 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J W Ray Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45-49%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
8%
54%
Black
88%
13%
White
2%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend J W Ray Learning Center?
226 students attend J W Ray Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of J W Ray Learning Center students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J W Ray Learning Center?
J W Ray Learning Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does J W Ray Learning Center offer ?
J W Ray Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is J W Ray Learning Center part of?
J W Ray Learning Center is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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