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#6994 of 8,552 schools in TX

Birdie Alexander EL

Elementary School · Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX

A Dallas ISD elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1830 GOLDWOOD DR, Dallas, TX 75232

  • Math 32% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 25% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-11.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-29.3 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
District spending per student$14,470
Chronic Absenteeism22.2%

Students at Birdie Alexander EL score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency25%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
38%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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

92.6%

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 Birdie Alexander 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 22Somewhat 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

$57,315

Median home value

$207,000

Median rent

$1,265/mo

College educated

21.4%

Homeownership

70.3%

Poverty rate

21.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75232; 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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kingdom Collegiate AcademiesPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–120.3 mi360Compare →
Umphrey Lee ELEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–50.7 mi431Compare →
Ronald E Mcnair ELEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–50.9 mi457Compare →
T G Terry ELEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–51.2 mi315Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Dallas ISD

Schools in district
240
Rank in district
#210 of 235
District spending per student
$14,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Birdie Alexander EL is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Birdie Alexander EL

Birdie Alexander EL is a public elementary school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 243 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,994 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Birdie Alexander EL

What grades does Birdie Alexander EL serve?

Birdie Alexander EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Birdie Alexander EL?

Birdie Alexander EL has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Birdie Alexander EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Birdie Alexander EL is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Birdie Alexander EL rank in TX?

Birdie Alexander EL ranks #6,994 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Birdie Alexander EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Birdie Alexander EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Birdie Alexander EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Birdie Alexander EL has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Birdie Alexander EL a charter school?

No, Birdie Alexander EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Birdie Alexander EL a Title I school?

No, Birdie Alexander EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Birdie Alexander EL?

92.6% of students at Birdie Alexander 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 – 5th
Enrollment
243
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.2%
Area population (ZIP 75232)
32,967
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
41.1
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 75232; 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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