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
9,180 Schools
# Students
143,558 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
9,602 Teachers
369,136 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.
Overall District Rank
#782 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Graduation Rate
80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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
694,244 Students
% Black Students
21%
13%
# White Students
8,669 Students
1,427,308 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
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
10,616
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10,339
383,594
# 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.
Total Revenue
$2,214 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$2,423 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,420
$13,640
Spending / Student
$16,876
$14,384
Best Dallas ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
School For The Talented And Gifted
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5970
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5960
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3001 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
701 Elm St 1st Floor
Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 860-2356
Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 860-2356
Grades: 9-12
| 261 students
Rank: #55.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3000 Hillbrook St
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 749-7300
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4518 Pomona Rd
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8700
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9610 Bruton Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 925-3700
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4849 Illinois Ave Ste W53a
Dallas, TX 75211
(214) 860-3680
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1081 W Shady Grove
Irving, TX 75060
(214) 891-1312
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6501 Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5314 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5930
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7000 Holly Hill Dr
Dallas, TX 75231
(972) 502-1700
Dallas, TX 75231
(972) 502-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #1717.
Mockingbird Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5828 E Mockingbird Ln
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 749-7200
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 749-7200
Grades: K-5
| 657 students
Rank: #1818.
Dallas Environmental Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3531 N Westmoreland Rd
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2617 N Henderson Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 749-4300
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5940
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4730 Lancaster Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
(214) 932-7600
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3434 S R L Thornton
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 925-1200
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3453 Flair Dr
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 794-2800
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 794-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #2424.
Harry Stone Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4747 Veterans Dr
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 794-3400
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 794-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 600 students
Rank: #2525.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
902 Shady Ln
Seagoville, TX 75159
(972) 749-6800
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3959 Northaven Rd
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 794-5000
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3030 Stag
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 460 students
Rank: #2828.
Rosemont Upper
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
719 N Montclair Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 749-5000
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 749-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 156 students
Rank: #2929.
Dan D Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5314 Abrams Rd
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 794-8800
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 E Camp Wisdom
Dallas, TX 75241
(214) 932-7300
Dallas, TX 75241
(214) 932-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 353 students
Rank: #3131.
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1515 Lynn Haven Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Grades: 1-8
| 313 students
Rank: #3232.
Victor H Hexter Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9720 Waterview Rd
Dallas, TX 75218
(972) 502-5800
Dallas, TX 75218
(972) 502-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #3333.
Julius Dorsey Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
133 N St Augustine Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 749-6300
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4030 Calculus Rd
Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 794-2500
Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 794-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #3535.
C A Tatum Jr Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3002 St Augustine Rd
Dallas, TX 75227
(972) 502-2000
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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