John F Peeler Elementary School
John F Peeler Elementary School serves 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
John F Peeler Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
John F Peeler Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
John F Peeler Elementary School's student population of 323 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 323 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
John F Peeler Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of John F Peeler Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4783 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 96% | 52% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 3% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 91% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dallas Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to John F Peeler Elementary School is Dallas Can Academy Charter-oak Cliff (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is La Academia De Estrellas (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is John H Reagan Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Dallas Dallas Can Academy Charter-oak Cliff Alternative School
Charter School
Math: 20% | Reading: 11%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 689 students10
0.3 miles
325 W 12th St
Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 943-2244 0.3 9-12 689 - Dallas John H Reagan Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 359 students10
0.6 miles
201 N Adams Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 502-8200 0.6 PK-5 359 - Dallas La Academia De Estrellas Charter School
Math: 38% | Reading: 33%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 1,088 student10
0.7 miles
4680 W Kiest Blvd
Dallas, TX 75236
(214) 946-8908 0.7 PK-8 1,088 - Dallas W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy Magnet School
Math: 55% | Reading: 50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 1,721 student10
0.7 miles
501 S Edgefield Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 925-7100 0.7 6-8 1,721 - Dallas W H Adamson High School Math: 52% | Reading: 30%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,480 student10
0.9 miles
201 E Ninth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 749-1400 0.9 9-12 1,480
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