Serving 554 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shady Shores 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 56% (which is higher 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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shady Shores Elementary serves the northern part of Lake Dallas, TX, covering an area of approximately 4.3 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 2.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shady Shores Elementary School's student population of 554 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
554 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Rankings
Shady Shores Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shady Shores Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2706 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Hispanic
34%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Black
10%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
White
50%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shady Shores Elementary School's ranking?
Shady Shores Elementary School is ranked #2706 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Shady Shores Elementary School?
554 students attend Shady Shores Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Shady Shores Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shady Shores Elementary School?
Shady Shores Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shady Shores Elementary School offer ?
Shady Shores Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shady Shores Elementary School part of?
Shady Shores Elementary School is part of Lake Dallas Independent School District.
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