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#7398 of 8,552 schools in TX

A+ Academy EL

Elementary School · A+ Academy · Dallas, TX

A charter elementary school in Dallas, TX serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

Charter

8225 BRUTON RD, Dallas, TX 75217

  • Math 35% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 34% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-8.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.3 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+0.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$13,338
Chronic Absenteeism14.8%

Students at A+ Academy EL score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency35%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency34%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
24%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
24%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
14%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
14%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
26%
2024
Math
35%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

95.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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.

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The neighborhood

Where A+ Academy EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Transit 8Minimal Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,021/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,987

Median home value

$164,800

Median rent

$1,189/mo

College educated

6.2%

Homeownership

58.8%

Poverty rate

24.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75217; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Nancy Moseley ELEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–50.2 mi663Compare →
Richard Lagow ELEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–50.9 mi435Compare →
Ebby Halliday ELEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–51.1 mi637Compare →
Balch Springs Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9privateK–121.3 mi71Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

A+ Academy

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$13,338NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

A+ Academy EL is listed in A+ ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About A+ Academy EL

A+ Academy EL is a public elementary school in Dallas, TX, part of A+ Academy, serving approximately 897 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,398 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about A+ Academy EL

What grades does A+ Academy EL serve?

A+ Academy EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend A+ Academy EL?

A+ Academy EL has an enrollment of approximately 897 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at A+ Academy EL?

The student-teacher ratio at A+ Academy EL is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does A+ Academy EL rank in TX?

A+ Academy EL ranks #7,398 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is A+ Academy EL's MySchoolScout rating?

A+ Academy EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at A+ Academy EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, A+ Academy EL has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is A+ Academy EL a charter school?

Yes, A+ Academy EL is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is A+ Academy EL a Title I school?

No, A+ Academy EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for A+ Academy EL?

95.5% of students at A+ Academy EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
897
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.8%
Area population (ZIP 75217)
84,578
Area average commute
34 min
Area median age
28.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75217; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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