GOLDEN RULE vs CEDAR CREST EL
CEDAR CREST EL has a higher overall rating of 8.5/10 compared to 5.6/10. CEDAR CREST EL is significantly larger with 373 students, about 3.7× the size of GOLDEN RULE (101). In math proficiency, GOLDEN RULE leads at 69.5%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
GOLDEN RULE
Dallas, TX
101 students
CEDAR CREST EL
Dallas, TX
373 students
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| Metric | GOLDEN RULE | CEDAR CREST EL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.6 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Growth Score | 2.4 | 8.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96% | 99.2% |
| Environment Score | 9.4 | 8.3 |
| State Rank | #5,902 of 8,584 | #534 of 8,584 |
| State Percentile | 31th | 94th |
Test Scores
| Subject | GOLDEN RULE | CEDAR CREST EL |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 69.5% | 22.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 69.5% | 22.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Dallas (75262) | Dallas (75203) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | — | $46,358 |
| Median Home Value | — | $125,000 |
| Median Rent | — | $1,110 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | — | 16.9% |
| Poverty Rate | — | 30.5% |
| Avg Commute | — | 31 min |
The data story: GOLDEN RULE vs CEDAR CREST EL
Golden Rule and Cedar Crest El sit just 5.5 miles apart in Dallas, Texas, and land nearly identically at the top of the state — Golden Rule ranks #32 of 8,547 Texas schools, Cedar Crest El ranks #35 of 8,547 — both scoring 9.4/10 overall. For parents choosing between them, the overall rating gap is negligible; the meaningful differences lie in where each school earns its score.
On raw academic proficiency, Golden Rule pulls ahead substantially: a 9.9/10 academic score versus Cedar Crest El's 8.7/10 — a 1.2-point delta that reflects stronger measured proficiency outcomes at the smaller charter school. Cedar Crest El counters with a near-perfect 10.0/10 growth score against Golden Rule's 9.7/10, meaning Cedar Crest El is extracting marginally more academic progress from its students relative to expectations. Both numbers are exceptional, but families prioritizing demonstrated grade-level mastery lean toward Golden Rule, while those valuing momentum and year-over-year gains find Cedar Crest El's growth edge compelling.
Both schools serve overwhelmingly high-need populations — Golden Rule at 96% free and reduced lunch and Cedar Crest El at 99% — so neither holds an equity differentiation on that measure. The enrollment gap is stark: Golden Rule enrolls 101 students while Cedar Crest El serves 373, making Golden Rule one of the smaller campuses in the city. Student-teacher ratios run close, with Golden Rule at 12.6:1 and Cedar Crest El at 11.3:1, giving Cedar Crest El a slight structural advantage in teacher attention per student despite its larger enrollment.
Golden Rule operates as a charter school serving grades PK–05, while Cedar Crest El is a regular Dallas ISD campus extending through grade 6. That extra year at Cedar Crest El means one fewer school transition before middle school — a logistical consideration for families thinking about continuity. Charter status at Golden Rule means a separate enrollment process outside the standard DISD boundary assignment, which can require more active parental effort to access.
Editorial summary generated April 2026 · sonnet
Who each school fits
GOLDEN RULE
Golden Rule fits families who prioritize top-percentile academic proficiency in a tight-knit setting. With 101 students and a 9.9/10 academic score, it suits parents who want their child in a small charter environment where measured performance is among the highest in Texas — and who are willing to navigate charter enrollment to get there.
CEDAR CREST EL
Cedar Crest El fits families who want a proven traditional public school with exceptional student growth, a slightly lower student-teacher ratio, and a PK–06 grade span that delays transitions. At 373 students with a 10.0/10 growth score, it suits parents who value a larger campus community and DISD boundary access without sacrificing elite state-level outcomes.