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Thomas L Marsalis El Steam Academy vs. Belt Line Elementary School

Should you attend Thomas L Marsalis El Steam Academy or Belt Line 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
Thomas L Marsalis El Steam Academy
5640 S Marsalis Ave
Dallas, TX 75241
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Belt Line Elementary School
1355 W Belt Line Rd
Lancaster, TX 75146
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Thomas L Marsalis El Steam Academy 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%)

Belt Line Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas L Marsalis El Steam Academy 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 45-49% (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 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Serving 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Belt Line Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is lower 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 17:1 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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
426 students
522 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thomas L Marsalis El Steam Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Belt Line 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 Thomas L Marsalis El Steam Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Belt Line Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thomas L Marsalis El Steam Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Belt Line Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thomas L Marsalis El Steam 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 Belt Line Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lancaster 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

#4419 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#2387 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thomas L Marsalis El Steam 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 Belt Line Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(22-23 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 50% in TX)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas L Marsalis El Steam 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 Belt Line Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster 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)
55-59%
(Top 30% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas L Marsalis El Steam 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 Belt Line Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in TX)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas L Marsalis El Steam 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 Belt Line Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster 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 Thomas L Marsalis El Steam Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Belt Line Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
67
211
Kindergarten Students
53
48
Grade 1 Students
63
72
Grade 2 Students
79
54
Grade 3 Students
48
54
Grade 4 Students
59
54
Grade 5 Students
57
29

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thomas L Marsalis El Steam 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 2008-09 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
25%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thomas L Marsalis El Steam 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 Belt Line Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lancaster 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
74%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thomas L Marsalis El Steam 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 Belt Line Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lancaster 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
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thomas L Marsalis El Steam 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 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Belt Line Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lancaster 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
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thomas L Marsalis El Steam 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 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Belt Line Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lancaster Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.39
0.28
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thomas L Marsalis El Steam 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 Belt Line Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lancaster 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
88%
83%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thomas L Marsalis El Steam 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 Belt Line Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lancaster 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%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thomas L Marsalis El Steam 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 Belt Line Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lancaster 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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