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#5158 of 8,552 schools in TX

Esperanza Medrano EL

Elementary School · Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX

A Dallas ISD elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2221 LUCAS DR, Dallas, TX 75219

  • Math 26% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 35% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-17.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.3 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$14,470
Chronic Absenteeism26.9%

Students at Esperanza Medrano EL score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency26%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 52 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 31% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
34%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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

93.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Esperanza Medrano 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 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 66Good Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • 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

$92,541

Median home value

$377,900

Median rent

$1,751/mo

College educated

71.1%

Homeownership

31.2%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75219; 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
Ur Powers KidsPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–40.7 mi41Compare →
Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam HoustonEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–50.8 mi263Compare →
Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez ELEnrollment path unverified9.3PK–71.0 mi353Compare →
Callier Center Pre-school Deaf (0-5)Enrollment path unverified3.6PK1.2 mi59Compare →

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
#179 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

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

About Esperanza Medrano EL

Esperanza Medrano EL is a public elementary school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 357 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,158 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Esperanza Medrano EL

What grades does Esperanza Medrano EL serve?

Esperanza Medrano EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Esperanza Medrano EL?

Esperanza Medrano EL has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Esperanza Medrano EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Esperanza Medrano EL is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Esperanza Medrano EL rank in TX?

Esperanza Medrano EL ranks #5,158 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Esperanza Medrano EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Esperanza Medrano EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Esperanza Medrano EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Esperanza Medrano EL has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Esperanza Medrano EL a charter school?

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

Is Esperanza Medrano EL a Title I school?

No, Esperanza Medrano EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Esperanza Medrano EL?

93.3% of students at Esperanza Medrano 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
357
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.9%
Area population (ZIP 75219)
25,001
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
33.6
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 75219; 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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