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Harry Stone Montessori Academy vs. J P Starks Elementary School

Should you attend Harry Stone Montessori Academy or J P Starks 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
Harry Stone Montessori Academy
4747 Veterans Dr
Dallas, TX 75216
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
J P Starks Elementary School
3033 Tips Blvd
Dallas, TX 75216
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Harry Stone Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Harry Stone Montessori Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher 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).
Serving 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, J P Starks Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower 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).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
524 students
227 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harry Stone Montessori Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at J P Starks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
42% | 58%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harry Stone Montessori Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at J P Starks Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harry Stone Montessori Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at J P Starks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harry Stone Montessori Academy 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at J P Starks 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

#1354 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
#1441 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harry Stone Montessori Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of J P Starks Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
50%
(Top 30% in TX)
55-59%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harry Stone Montessori Academy 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 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J P Starks 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 2021-22 school year.
76%
(Top 10% in TX)
60-64%
(Top 30% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harry Stone Montessori Academy 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J P Starks 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.
40-44%
(Top 50% in TX)
40-49%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harry Stone Montessori Academy 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J P Starks 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 Harry Stone Montessori Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of J P Starks Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
40
18
Kindergarten Students
46
20
Grade 1 Students
51
25
Grade 2 Students
36
32
Grade 3 Students
65
27
Grade 4 Students
47
23
Grade 5 Students
44
32
Grade 6 Students
64
31
Grade 7 Students
69
10
Grade 8 Students
62
9

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harry Stone Montessori Academy, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at J P Starks 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 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
55%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harry Stone Montessori Academy, 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at J P Starks 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
39%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harry Stone Montessori Academy, 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at J P Starks 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
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harry Stone Montessori Academy, 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at J P Starks 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
1%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harry Stone Montessori Academy, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at J P Starks 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 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harry Stone Montessori Academy, 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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of J P Starks 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
65%
94%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harry Stone Montessori Academy, 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at J P Starks 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
3%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harry Stone Montessori Academy, 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at J P Starks 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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