Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Personalized Learning Preparatory At Sam Houston ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sam Houston Elementary serves the northwest part of Dallas, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families can reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Personalized Learning Preparatory At Sam Houston ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Personalized Learning Preparatory At Sam Houston's student population of 250 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
250 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Personalized Learning Preparatory At Sam Houston ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Personalized Learning Preparatory At Sam Houston is 0.61, 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
#1903 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-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 Personalized Learning Preparatory At Sam Houston's ranking?
Personalized Learning Preparatory At Sam Houston is ranked #1903 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Personalized Learning Preparatory At Sam Houston often compared to?
Personalized Learning Preparatory At Sam Houstonis often viewed alongside schools like Esperanza Medrano Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Personalized Learning Preparatory At Sam Houston?
250 students attend Personalized Learning Preparatory At Sam Houston.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Personalized Learning Preparatory At Sam Houston students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Personalized Learning Preparatory At Sam Houston?
Personalized Learning Preparatory At Sam Houston has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Personalized Learning Preparatory At Sam Houston offer ?
Personalized Learning Preparatory At Sam Houston offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Personalized Learning Preparatory At Sam Houston part of?
Personalized Learning Preparatory At Sam Houston is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Personalized Learning Preparatory At Sam Houston located?
Personalized Learning Preparatory At Sam Houston is located in the Oak Lawn neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Oak Lawn.
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