Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center (Closed 2014)

3400 Garden Ln
Dallas, TX 75215
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center serves 426 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 63% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 66% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
426 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(12-13)
63%
78%
(12-13)
66%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
46%
53%
Black
54%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center?
426 students attend Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center students are Black, and 46% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center?
Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center offer ?
Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center part of?
Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center is part of Dallas Independent School District.

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