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Academy of Dallas

Elementary School · Academy of Dallas · Dallas, TX

A charter elementary school in Dallas, TX where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

2324 S VERNON AVE, Dallas, TX 75224

  • Math 11% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 21% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-32.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-33.3 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-19.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.6:1
District spending per student$15,323
Chronic Absenteeism15%

Students at Academy of Dallas score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency11%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency21%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 49 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 16% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
11%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (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

92.1%

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 Academy of Dallas 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 71Very Walkable
  • Transit 42Some Transit
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • 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

$53,606

Median home value

$213,100

Median rent

$1,177/mo

College educated

14.6%

Homeownership

54.6%

Poverty rate

19%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75224; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory PriCharter · enrollment unverified3.5PK–50.1 mi408Compare →
Margaret B Henderson ELEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–50.4 mi347Compare →
Winnetka ELEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–51.0 mi704Compare →
John F Peeler ELEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–51.1 mi335Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Academy of Dallas

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$15,323NCES 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.

Academy of Dallas is listed in ACADEMY OF DALLAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Academy of Dallas

Academy of Dallas is a public elementary school in Dallas, TX, part of Academy of Dallas, serving approximately 354 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,016 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Academy of Dallas

What grades does Academy of Dallas serve?

Academy of Dallas serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Academy of Dallas?

Academy of Dallas has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Dallas?

The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Dallas is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Academy of Dallas rank in TX?

Academy of Dallas ranks #8,016 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Academy of Dallas's MySchoolScout rating?

Academy of Dallas has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Academy of Dallas?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy of Dallas has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Academy of Dallas a charter school?

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

Is Academy of Dallas a Title I school?

No, Academy of Dallas is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy of Dallas?

92.1% of students at Academy of Dallas 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 – 8th
Enrollment
354
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.0%
Area population (ZIP 75224)
35,452
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
34.3
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 75224; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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