Serving 756 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jose 'joe' May Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 756 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jose 'joe' May Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Jose 'joe' May Elementary School's student population of 756 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
756 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Rankings
Jose 'joe' May Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jose 'joe' May Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#7365 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)28%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
91%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jose 'joe' May Elementary School's ranking?
Jose 'joe' May Elementary School is ranked #7365 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Jose 'joe' May Elementary School?
756 students attend Jose 'joe' May Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Jose 'joe' May Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jose 'joe' May Elementary School?
Jose 'joe' May Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jose 'joe' May Elementary School offer ?
Jose 'joe' May Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Jose 'joe' May Elementary School part of?
Jose 'joe' May Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Jose 'joe' May Elementary School located?
Jose 'joe' May Elementary School is located in the Northwest Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in Northwest Dallas.
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