Excellent
#18 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 1% in state
Golden Rule
Elementary School · Golden Rule Charter School · Dallas, TX
A charter elementary school in Dallas, TX where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2602 W ILLINOIS AVE, Dallas, TX 75262
- Math 72% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Golden Rule score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2020, to 60% in 2024, across a 13-year record (2012–2024).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Golden Rule 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 74Very Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,021/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anson Jones ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 526 | Compare → |
| Celestino Mauricio Soto JR ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 434 | Compare → |
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Golden Rule Charter School
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,907NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Golden Rule is listed in GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Golden Rule
Golden Rule is a public elementary school in Dallas, TX, part of Golden Rule Charter School, serving approximately 101 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Golden Rule
What grades does Golden Rule serve?
Golden Rule serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Golden Rule?
Golden Rule has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Rule?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Rule is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Golden Rule rank in TX?
Golden Rule ranks #18 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Golden Rule's MySchoolScout rating?
Golden Rule has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Golden Rule?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Golden Rule has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Golden Rule a charter school?
Yes, Golden Rule is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Golden Rule a Title I school?
No, Golden Rule is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Golden Rule?
96.0% of students at Golden Rule 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
- 101
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.9%
- Phone
- (214) 333-9330
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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