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#4053 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 47% in state

F P Caillet EL

Elementary School · Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX

A Dallas ISD elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3033 MERRELL RD, Dallas, TX 75229

  • Math 42% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-1.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.3 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$14,470
Chronic Absenteeism11%

Students at F P Caillet EL score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 46 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
80%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
83%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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

97.7%

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 F P Caillet 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 63Bikeable
  • 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

$121,381

Median home value

$598,500

Median rent

$1,522/mo

College educated

50.1%

Homeownership

69.3%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75229; 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
Leonides Gonzalez Cigarroa Md ELEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–60.8 mi548Compare →
David G Burnet ELEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–60.9 mi627Compare →
Jose 'joe' May ELEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–61.1 mi756Compare →
Marcus Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–51.1 mi637Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Dallas ISD

Schools in district
240
Rank in district
#147 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

F P Caillet EL is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About F P Caillet EL

F P Caillet EL is a public elementary school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 529 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,053 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about F P Caillet EL

What grades does F P Caillet EL serve?

F P Caillet EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend F P Caillet EL?

F P Caillet EL has an enrollment of approximately 529 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at F P Caillet EL?

The student-teacher ratio at F P Caillet EL is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does F P Caillet EL rank in TX?

F P Caillet EL ranks #4,053 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is F P Caillet EL's MySchoolScout rating?

F P Caillet EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 F P Caillet EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, F P Caillet EL has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is F P Caillet EL a charter school?

No, F P Caillet EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is F P Caillet EL a Title I school?

No, F P Caillet EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for F P Caillet EL?

97.7% of students at F P Caillet 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
529
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.0%
Area population (ZIP 75229)
33,924
Area average commute
21.3 min
Area median age
37.3
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 75229; 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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