Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Walnut Hill Elementary serves the northwest part of Dallas, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone are within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest edge located about 1.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy's student population of 516 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
516 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Walnut Hill International 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 Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy is 0.27, 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
#4500 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
85%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy's ranking?
Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy is ranked #4500 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy often compared to?
Walnut Hill International Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Esperanza Medrano Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy?
516 students attend Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy?
Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy offer ?
Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy part of?
Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy located?
Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy is located in the Northwest Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in Northwest Dallas.
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