Serving 727 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, La Academia De Estrellas ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 727 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Academia De Estrellas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
La Academia De Estrellas's student population of 727 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
727 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
La Academia De Estrellas ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Academia De Estrellas is 0.02, 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
#4023 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Hispanic
99%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- La Academia de Estrellas has two sites, a K-5 facility at 111 S. Beckley and a pre-kindergarten site 3 and 4 year olds) at 1811 S. Hampton Rd. In 2011-12, the K-5 site is adding 6th grade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Academia De Estrellas's ranking?
La Academia De Estrellas is ranked #4023 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend La Academia De Estrellas?
727 students attend La Academia De Estrellas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of La Academia De Estrellas students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of La Academia De Estrellas?
La Academia De Estrellas has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does La Academia De Estrellas offer ?
La Academia De Estrellas offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is La Academia De Estrellas part of?
La Academia De Estrellas is part of La Academia De Estrellas School District.
In what neighborhood is La Academia De Estrellas located?
La Academia De Estrellas is located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 46 other public schools located in Oak Cliff.
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