Excellent
#880 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 10% in state
Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy
Elementary School · Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX
A Dallas ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1901 MAIN ST, Dallas, TX 75201
- Math 35% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 46% across the 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy 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 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 88Excellent Transit
- Bike 78Very 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
$101,098
Median home value
$649,700
Median rent
$1,971/mo
College educated
69.4%
Homeownership
10%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75201; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus Charter H SCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Hospital/homeboundEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Cesar Chavez Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 545 | Compare → |
| Ignacio Zaragoza ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 285 | 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.
Dallas ISD
- Schools in district
- 240
- Rank in district
- #44 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
Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy
Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy is a public elementary school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 312 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #880 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy
What grades does Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy serve?
Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy?
Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy rank in TX?
Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy ranks #880 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy a charter school?
No, Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy a Title I school?
No, Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy?
59.3% of students at Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy 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
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.5%
- Phone
- (972) 749-2500
- Area population (ZIP 75201)
- 18,078
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 75201; 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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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