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Academy Of Dallas vs. Nancy J Cochran Elementary School

Should you attend Academy Of Dallas or Nancy J Cochran Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Academy Of Dallas
2324 S Vernon Ave
Dallas, TX 75224
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Nancy J Cochran Elementary School
6000 Keeneland Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75211
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Academy Of Dallas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Nancy J Cochran Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Academy Of Dallas 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nancy J Cochran 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 30-34% (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 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
354 students
414 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Academy Of Dallas over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Nancy J Cochran Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Academy Of Dallas.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Nancy J Cochran Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Academy Of Dallas over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Nancy J Cochran Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Academy Of Dallas with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Academy Of Dallas School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Nancy J Cochran Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dallas Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#7606 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#6260 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Academy Of Dallas, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Nancy J Cochran Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academy Of Dallas who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Academy Of Dallas School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nancy J Cochran Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academy Of Dallas who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Academy Of Dallas School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nancy J Cochran Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academy Of Dallas who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Academy Of Dallas School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nancy J Cochran Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Academy Of Dallas by grade.
This chart displays the students of Nancy J Cochran Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
76
64
Kindergarten Students
36
69
Grade 1 Students
36
65
Grade 2 Students
22
61
Grade 3 Students
25
53
Grade 4 Students
26
56
Grade 5 Students
20
46
Grade 6 Students
44
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Grade 7 Students
36
-
Grade 8 Students
33
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Nancy J Cochran Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
30%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Academy Of Dallas, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Academy Of Dallas School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Nancy J Cochran Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
69%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Academy Of Dallas, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Academy Of Dallas School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Nancy J Cochran Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Academy Of Dallas, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Academy Of Dallas School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Nancy J Cochran Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Academy Of Dallas, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Academy Of Dallas School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Nancy J Cochran Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
0.44
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Academy Of Dallas, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Academy Of Dallas School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Nancy J Cochran Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
95%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Academy Of Dallas, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Academy Of Dallas School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Nancy J Cochran Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
75%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Academy Of Dallas, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Academy Of Dallas School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Nancy J Cochran Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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