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Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy vs. Rufus C Burleson Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy
133 N St Augustine Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Rufus C Burleson Elementary School
6300 Elam Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Rufus C Burleson 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 10%)
Overview
Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy ranks in the top 50% 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 45-49% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rufus C Burleson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
395 students
513 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rufus C Burleson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rufus C Burleson Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rufus C Burleson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Julius Dorsey Leadership 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 Rufus C Burleson 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

#2859 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
#4002 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rufus C Burleson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in TX)
49%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Julius Dorsey Leadership 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rufus C Burleson 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.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Julius Dorsey Leadership 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 Rufus C Burleson 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.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Julius Dorsey Leadership 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 Rufus C Burleson 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 Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rufus C Burleson Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
50
49
Kindergarten Students
68
66
Grade 1 Students
52
80
Grade 2 Students
63
82
Grade 3 Students
62
74
Grade 4 Students
49
75
Grade 5 Students
51
87

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Julius Dorsey Leadership 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 2004-05 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rufus C Burleson 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 1995-96 school year.
% Hispanic
89%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Julius Dorsey Leadership 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 Rufus C Burleson 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
9%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Julius Dorsey Leadership 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 Rufus C Burleson 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%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Julius Dorsey Leadership 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 Rufus C Burleson 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 Julius Dorsey Leadership 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 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rufus C Burleson 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.
0.20
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Julius Dorsey Leadership 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 Rufus C Burleson 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
92%
94%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Julius Dorsey Leadership 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 Rufus C Burleson 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
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Julius Dorsey Leadership 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 Rufus C Burleson 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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