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#6405 of 8,552 schools in TX
Delmas F Morton EL
Elementary School · Grand Prairie ISD · Grand Prairie, TX
A Grand Prairie ISD elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
401 E GRAND PRAIRIE RD, Grand Prairie, TX 75051
- Math 36% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Delmas F Morton EL score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 15-year record (2010–2024) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Delmas F Morton EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,826/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Prairie), 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
$53,124
Median home value
$196,700
Median rent
$1,183/mo
College educated
14.9%
Homeownership
47.4%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75051; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uplift Education - Uplift Grand PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 717 | Compare → |
| James Bowie Fine Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 634 | Compare → |
| William B Travis World Language AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 681 | Compare → |
| Stephen F Austin Environmental Science AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 572 | Compare → |
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.
Grand Prairie ISD
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #22 of 38
- District spending per student
- $11,976NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Delmas F Morton EL is listed in GRAND PRAIRIE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Delmas F Morton EL
Delmas F Morton EL is a public elementary school in Grand Prairie, TX, part of Grand Prairie ISD, serving approximately 417 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #6,405 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Delmas F Morton EL
What grades does Delmas F Morton EL serve?
Delmas F Morton EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Delmas F Morton EL?
Delmas F Morton EL has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delmas F Morton EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Delmas F Morton EL is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Delmas F Morton EL rank in TX?
Delmas F Morton EL ranks #6,405 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Delmas F Morton EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Delmas F Morton EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Delmas F Morton EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Delmas F Morton EL has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Delmas F Morton EL a charter school?
No, Delmas F Morton EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Delmas F Morton EL a Title I school?
No, Delmas F Morton EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Delmas F Morton EL?
85.9% of students at Delmas F Morton 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 417
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.5%
- Phone
- (972) 262-6785
- Area population (ZIP 75051)
- 40,263
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.6
Official sources & links
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 75051; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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