Academy for Academic Excellence School District
School District · Dallas, Texas
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,441
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.2:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,441
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.2:1
Evaluating Academy for Academic Excellence?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Academy for Academic Excellence as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Medlock Youth Village
Dallas · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Letot Campus
Dallas · School. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dallas County Juvenile Justice
Dallas · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#610 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,441
+$9,473 vs Texas median
District size
343 students
Smaller than Texas median
The short answer
Academy for Academic Excellence ranks #610 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Academy for Academic Excellence's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Medlock Youth Village (7.1/10), Letot Campus (5.6/10), and Dallas County Juvenile Justice (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Academy for Academic Excellence
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medlock Youth Village | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Letot Campus | 5.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Dallas County Juvenile Justice | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Academy for Academic Excellence
Academy for Academic Excellence is a Dallas, Texas school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 343 students with a student-teacher ratio of 6.2:1. The district invests $22,441 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Academy for Academic Excellence demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Medlock Youth Village, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Academy for Academic Excellence students show an average math proficiency of 17.2% and ELA proficiency of 28.9%.
The district includes 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Academy for Academic Excellence, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Academy for Academic Excellence with test data.
Schools in Academy for Academic Excellence
4 schools High Schools 2
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Dallas
- Total Enrollment
- 343
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Academy for Academic Excellence?
Academy for Academic Excellence has 4 schools in total — 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Academy for Academic Excellence?
The average composite rating for Academy for Academic Excellence is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Academy for Academic Excellence?
Academy for Academic Excellence spends $22,441 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Academy for Academic Excellence?
The average student-teacher ratio in Academy for Academic Excellence is 6.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Academy for Academic Excellence?
Medlock Youth Village is the highest-rated school in Academy for Academic Excellence with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Academy for Academic Excellence?
Across schools in Academy for Academic Excellence with test data, the average math proficiency is 17.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Academy for Academic Excellence compare to other districts in Texas?
Academy for Academic Excellence has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 17.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 28.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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