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Inspired Vision Academy EL

Elementary School · Inspired Vision Academy · Dallas, TX

A charter elementary school in Dallas, TX where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

8225 BRUTON RD, Dallas, TX 75217

  • Math 24% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 34% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-19.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.3 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-4.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.8:1
District spending per student$14,496
Chronic Absenteeism16.4%

Students at Inspired Vision Academy EL score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency24%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency34%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
86%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
86%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
20%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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

97.3%

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 Inspired Vision Academy 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat 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

$52,987

Median home value

$164,800

Median rent

$1,189/mo

College educated

6.2%

Homeownership

58.8%

Poverty rate

24.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75217; 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
John Q Adams ELEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–50.6 mi381Compare →
Annie Webb Blanton ELEnrollment path unverified9.1PK–50.7 mi657Compare →
Nathaniel Hawthorne ELEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–50.7 mi428Compare →
Kipp Pleasant Grove PriCharter · enrollment unverified4.1PK–51.2 mi576Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Inspired Vision Academy

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$14,496NCES 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.

Inspired Vision Academy EL is listed in INSPIRED VISION ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Inspired Vision Academy EL

Inspired Vision Academy EL is a public elementary school in Dallas, TX, part of Inspired Vision Academy, serving approximately 660 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,018 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Inspired Vision Academy EL

What grades does Inspired Vision Academy EL serve?

Inspired Vision Academy EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Inspired Vision Academy EL?

Inspired Vision Academy EL has an enrollment of approximately 660 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Inspired Vision Academy EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Inspired Vision Academy EL is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Inspired Vision Academy EL rank in TX?

Inspired Vision Academy EL ranks #8,018 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Inspired Vision Academy EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Inspired Vision Academy EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Inspired Vision Academy EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Inspired Vision Academy EL has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Inspired Vision Academy EL a charter school?

Yes, Inspired Vision Academy EL is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Inspired Vision Academy EL a Title I school?

No, Inspired Vision Academy EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Inspired Vision Academy EL?

97.3% of students at Inspired Vision Academy 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 – 6th
Enrollment
660
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.4%
Area population (ZIP 75217)
84,578
Area average commute
34 min
Area median age
28.1
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 75217; 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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