Dallas ISD School District

9400 N Central Expy
Dallas, TX 75231
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Dallas ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 238 public schools serving 143,558 students in Dallas ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Dallas ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
238 Schools
9,179 Schools
# Students
143,558 Students
5,427,148 Students
# Teachers
9,602 Teachers
369,134 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Dallas ISD School District, which is ranked #773 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (TX)
#782 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Dallas ISD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
31%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dallas ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
36%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dallas ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Dallas ISD  School District and public school graduation rate of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.64
# American Indian Students
669 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1,753 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
100,557 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
70%
53%
# Black Students
30,087 Students
694,243 Students
% Black Students
21%
13%
# White Students
8,669 Students
1,427,300 Students
% White Students
6%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
87 Students
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,736 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
10,708
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
10,303
371,228
# Students in 1st Grade:
10,616
385,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10,339
383,593
# Students in 3rd Grade:
10,113
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
10,196
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
10,147
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
9,683
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
10,085
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
10,189
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
13,260
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
10,171
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
9,478
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
8,270
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,420 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,876 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$2,214 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart display total revenue of Dallas ISD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$2,423 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart display total spending of Dallas ISD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,420
$13,640
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Dallas ISD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,876
$14,384
This chart display average spending per public school student in Dallas ISD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Dallas ISD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
School For The Talented And Gifted
Magnet School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5970
Grades: 9-12
| 502 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
School Of Science And Engineering
Magnet School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5960
Grades: 9-12
| 501 students
Rank: #33.
William B Travis Vanguard Of Academically Tag
Magnet School
Math: 90% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3001 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Grades: 4-8
| 498 students
Rank: #44.
Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
701 Elm St 1st Floor
Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 860-2356
Grades: 9-12
| 261 students
Rank: #55.
Lakewood Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3000 Hillbrook St
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 749-7300
Grades: K-5
| 916 students
Rank: #66.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
Magnet School
Math: 81% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Grades: 6-12
| 592 students
Rank: #77.
Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy
Math: 78% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4518 Pomona Rd
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8700
Grades: 4-8
| 426 students
Rank: #88.
School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove
Math: 77% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9610 Bruton Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 925-3700
Grades: 4-8
| 385 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet
Magnet School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View
Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4849 Illinois Ave Ste W53a
Dallas, TX 75211
(214) 860-3680
Grades: 9-12
| 429 students
Rank: #1111.
School Of Business And Management
Magnet School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Grades: 9-12
| 484 students
Rank: #1212.
North Lake Early College High School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1081 W Shady Grove
Irving, TX 75060
(214) 891-1312
Grades: 9-11
| 204 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
George B Dealey Montessori Academy
Magnet School
Math: 67% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6501 Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Grades: PK-8
| 600 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
Magnet School
Math: 67% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5314 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 455 students
Rank: #1515.
School Of Health Professions
Magnet School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5930
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
Rank: #1616.
Jack Lowe Sr Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7000 Holly Hill Dr
Dallas, TX 75231
(972) 502-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #1717.
Mockingbird Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5828 E Mockingbird Ln
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 749-7200
Grades: K-5
| 657 students
Rank: #1818.
Dallas Environmental Science Academy
Magnet School
Math: 56% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3531 N Westmoreland Rd
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
Grades: 6-8
| 439 students
Rank: #1919.
Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham
Math: 59% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2617 N Henderson Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 749-4300
Grades: PK-7
| 672 students
Rank: #2020.
Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School
Magnet School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5940
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
Rank: #2121.
New Tech H S At B F Darrell High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4730 Lancaster Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
(214) 932-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 368 students
Rank: #2222.
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet
Magnet School
Math: 49% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3434 S R L Thornton
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 925-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 949 students
Rank: #2323.
Everette Lee Degolyer Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3453 Flair Dr
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 794-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #2424.
Harry Stone Montessori Academy
Magnet School
Math: 48% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4747 Veterans Dr
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 794-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 600 students
Rank: #2525.
Central Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
902 Shady Ln
Seagoville, TX 75159
(972) 749-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #2626.
Harry C Withers Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3959 Northaven Rd
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 794-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #2727.
Barack Obama Male Leadership At A Maceo Smith
Magnet School
Math: 46% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3030 Stag
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 460 students
Rank: #2828.
Rosemont Upper
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
719 N Montclair Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 749-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 156 students
Rank: #2929.
Dan D Rogers Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5314 Abrams Rd
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 794-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #3030.
Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1700 E Camp Wisdom
Dallas, TX 75241
(214) 932-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 353 students
Rank: #3131.
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School
Math: 44% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1515 Lynn Haven Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Grades: 1-8
| 313 students
Rank: #3232.
Victor H Hexter Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9720 Waterview Rd
Dallas, TX 75218
(972) 502-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #3333.
Julius Dorsey Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
133 N St Augustine Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 749-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #3434.
Tom C Gooch Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4030 Calculus Rd
Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 794-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #3535.
C A Tatum Jr Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3002 St Augustine Rd
Dallas, TX 75227
(972) 502-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dallas ISD School District?
Dallas ISD School District manages 238 public schools serving 143,558 students.
What is the rank of Dallas ISD School District?
Dallas ISD School District is ranked #773 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas ISD School District?
70% of Dallas ISD School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dallas ISD School District?
Dallas ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Dallas ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,876 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 238 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 143,558 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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