Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 50% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Ireland Elementary serves the eastern part of Dallas, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
446 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy is 0.19, 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
#4993 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
90%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
24%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy's ranking?
Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy is ranked #4993 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy often compared to?
Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Buckner Terrace Montessori, Uplift Luna Prep P.s. by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy?
446 students attend Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy?
Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy offer ?
Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy part of?
Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy located?
Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy is located in the Piedmont Addition neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 5 other public schools located in Piedmont Addition.
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