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Martin Weiss Elementary School vs. Umphrey Lee Elementary School

Should you attend Martin Weiss Elementary School or Umphrey Lee 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
Martin Weiss Elementary School
8601 Willoughby Blvd
Dallas, TX 75232
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Umphrey Lee Elementary School
7808 Racine Dr
Dallas, TX 75232
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Martin Weiss 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%)

Umphrey Lee 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 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Martin Weiss 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 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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).
Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Umphrey Lee 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 13:1 is lower than 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
446 students
431 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Martin Weiss Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Umphrey Lee Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Martin Weiss Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Umphrey Lee Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Martin Weiss Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Umphrey Lee Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Martin Weiss 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Umphrey Lee 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

#3701 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
#4913 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Martin Weiss Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Umphrey Lee Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
61%
(Top 50% in TX)(22-23 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martin Weiss 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Umphrey Lee 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.
46%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martin Weiss 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Umphrey Lee 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.
45-49%
(Top 50% in TX)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martin Weiss 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Umphrey Lee 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 Martin Weiss Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Umphrey Lee Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
76
50
Kindergarten Students
57
58
Grade 1 Students
65
69
Grade 2 Students
66
62
Grade 3 Students
51
54
Grade 4 Students
65
73
Grade 5 Students
66
65

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Martin Weiss 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 2008-09 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
82%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Martin Weiss 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Umphrey Lee 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
15%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Martin Weiss 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Umphrey Lee 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 Martin Weiss 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Umphrey Lee 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
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Martin Weiss 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Umphrey Lee 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.
0.31
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Martin Weiss 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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Umphrey Lee 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
95%
97%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Martin Weiss 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Umphrey Lee 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 Martin Weiss 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Umphrey Lee 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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