Lake Dallas ISD School District
School District · Lake Dallas, Texas
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,251
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,251
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Evaluating Lake Dallas ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lake Dallas ISD 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.
Lake Dallas H S
Lake Dallas · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lake Dallas Middle
Lake Dallas · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Shady Shores EL
Lake Dallas · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#715 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,251
$1,717 vs Texas median
District size
3,811 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Lake Dallas ISD ranks #715 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Lake Dallas ISD's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lake Dallas H S (6.0/10), Lake Dallas Middle (5.9/10), and Shady Shores EL (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lake Dallas ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Lake Dallas ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Dallas H S | 6.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Lake Dallas Middle | 5.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Shady Shores EL | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Lake Dallas EL | 4.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Corinth EL | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lake Dallas ISD
Lake Dallas ISD is a Lake Dallas, Texas school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 3,811 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. The district invests $11,251 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Lake Dallas ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lake Dallas H S, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.
In standardized testing, Lake Dallas ISD students show an average math proficiency of 65.7% and ELA proficiency of 68.9%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lake Dallas ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lake Dallas ISD with test data.
Schools in Lake Dallas ISD
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Lake Dallas
- Total Enrollment
- 3,811
- Teachers (FTE)
- 278
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lake Dallas ISD?
Lake Dallas ISD has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lake Dallas ISD?
The average composite rating for Lake Dallas ISD is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lake Dallas ISD?
Lake Dallas ISD spends $11,251 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lake Dallas ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lake Dallas ISD is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lake Dallas ISD?
Lake Dallas H S is the highest-rated school in Lake Dallas ISD with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What are the test scores in Lake Dallas ISD?
Across schools in Lake Dallas ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lake Dallas ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Lake Dallas ISD has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 5 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
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.9%
Resources
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateOther School Districts in TX
Compare Lake Dallas ISD with neighboring districts in the state.
- Houston ISD (274)
- Dallas ISD (240)
- Fort Worth ISD (138)
- Northside ISD (126)
- Idea Public Schools (123)
- Austin ISD (123)
- San Antonio ISD (98)
- Cypress-fairbanks ISD (93)
- Fort Bend ISD (83)
- Aldine ISD (80)
- Garland ISD (78)
- Katy ISD (78)
- Frisco ISD (77)
- Plano ISD (77)
- Arlington ISD (75)
- EL Paso ISD (75)
- North East ISD (75)
- Pasadena ISD (67)
- Conroe ISD (66)
- Lewisville ISD (62)
- Round Rock ISD (60)
- Kipp Texas Public Schools (56)
- Brownsville ISD (56)
- Amarillo ISD (55)
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.
Related reading
- Best Public Schools in Texas 2026: Top-Ranked Elementary, Middle & High Schoolsbest schools
- Best School Districts to Move To in 2026: A Data-Driven Guidebest schools
- Best Schools in Austin, TX — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in Dallas, TX — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in Fort Worth, TX — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.