Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Tel:
(469)593-6800
- Thurgood Marshall Elementary School serves 681 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 63% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School places 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%)
School Overview
- Thurgood Marshall Elementary School's student population of 681 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 681 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thurgood Marshall Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #6793 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 52% |
| Black | 69% | 13% |
| White | 3% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richardson Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is Lake Highlands High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Forest Meadow J High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Forest Lane Academy (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dallas Forest Lane Academy Grades: PK-6 | 737 students
0.5 miles
9663 Forest Ln
Dallas, TX 75243
(469)593-1850 0.5 PK-6 737 - Dallas Skyview Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 800 students
0.5 miles
9229 Meadowknoll Dr
Dallas, TX 75243
(469)593-2400 0.5 PK-6 800 - Dallas Aikin Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 747 students
0.8 miles
12300 Pleasant Vly Dr
Dallas, TX 75243
(469)593-1820 0.8 PK-6 747 - Dallas Forest Meadow J High School Grades: 7-8 | 731 students
0.9 miles
9373 Whitehurst Dr
Dallas, TX 75243
(469)593-1500 0.9 7-8 731 - Dallas Lake Highlands High School Grades: 9-12 | 2762 students
1.1 miles
9449 Church Rd
Dallas, TX 75238
(469)593-1000 1.1 9-12 2762
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