Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oran M Roberts 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oran M Roberts Elementary serves the northern part of its school district in Dallas, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with most students living within 0.6 miles of the school and the farthest edge of the zone being about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oran M Roberts Elementary School's student population of 340 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
340 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Oran M Roberts Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oran M Roberts Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#5798 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
84%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oran M Roberts Elementary School's ranking?
Oran M Roberts Elementary School is ranked #5798 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Oran M Roberts Elementary School often compared to?
Oran M Roberts Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Crest Elementary School, Frederick Douglass Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Oran M Roberts Elementary School?
340 students attend Oran M Roberts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Oran M Roberts Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oran M Roberts Elementary School?
Oran M Roberts Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oran M Roberts Elementary School offer ?
Oran M Roberts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oran M Roberts Elementary School part of?
Oran M Roberts Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Oran M Roberts Elementary School located?
Oran M Roberts Elementary School is located in the South Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 10 other public schools located in South Dallas.
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