William M Anderson Elementary School

620 N St Augustine Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William M Anderson Elementary School 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 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

William M Anderson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

William M Anderson Elementary School's student population of 520 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
520 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

William M Anderson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William M Anderson Elementary School 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TX)
#5075 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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27%
37%
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32%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
90%
53%
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Black
7%
13%
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White
2%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William M Anderson Elementary School's ranking?
William M Anderson Elementary School is ranked #5075 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are William M Anderson Elementary School often compared to?
William M Anderson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W A Blair Elementary School, Rufus C Burleson Elementary School, Cedar Crest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend William M Anderson Elementary School?
520 students attend William M Anderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of William M Anderson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William M Anderson Elementary School?
William M Anderson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does William M Anderson Elementary School offer ?
William M Anderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is William M Anderson Elementary School part of?
William M Anderson Elementary School is part of Dallas ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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