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#3849 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 45% in state
Golden Rule Desoto
School · Golden Rule Charter School · Dallas, TX
A charter school in Dallas, TX where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2602 W ILLINOIS AVE, Dallas, TX 75233
- Math 35% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Golden Rule Desoto score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 13-year record (2012–2024) and has held near 41% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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
94.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Golden Rule Desoto 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
$54,635
Median home value
$249,500
Median rent
$1,292/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
55.1%
Poverty rate
32.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75233; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdom Collegiate AcademiesPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Village Tech SchoolsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 1,322 | Compare → |
| Golden Rule Schools Inc - WilmerCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | PK | Not available | 14 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #5 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 Desoto is listed in GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Golden Rule Desoto
Golden Rule Desoto is a public school in Dallas, TX, part of Golden Rule Charter School, serving approximately 467 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,849 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Golden Rule Desoto
What grades does Golden Rule Desoto serve?
Golden Rule Desoto serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Golden Rule Desoto?
Golden Rule Desoto has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Rule Desoto?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Rule Desoto is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Golden Rule Desoto rank in TX?
Golden Rule Desoto ranks #3,849 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Golden Rule Desoto's MySchoolScout rating?
Golden Rule Desoto has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Desoto?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Golden Rule Desoto has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Golden Rule Desoto a charter school?
Yes, Golden Rule Desoto is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Golden Rule Desoto a Title I school?
No, Golden Rule Desoto is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Golden Rule Desoto?
94.2% of students at Golden Rule Desoto 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 467
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (469) 248-4463
- Area population (ZIP 75233)
- 15,775
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 30.4
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 75233; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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