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#2916 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 34% in state

Jack E Singley Academy

High School · Irving ISD · Irving, TX

An Irving ISD high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4601 N MACARTHUR BLVD, Irving, TX 75038

  • Math 28% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 62% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-15.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.7 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation39%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$12,187
Chronic Absenteeism16.9%

Students at Jack E Singley Academy score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency28%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency62%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 45% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
40%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

77%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jack E Singley Academy 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,478/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Irving), 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

$69,013

Median home value

$391,900

Median rent

$1,467/mo

College educated

45.3%

Homeownership

20.1%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75038; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
39% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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
North Lake Early College H SEnrollment path unverified6.59–120.4 mi283Compare →
Radiant Stem AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–120.6 mi245Compare →
Radiant Stem AcademyPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–120.6 mi242Compare →
Macarthur H SEnrollment path unverified4.79–121.0 mi2,596Compare →

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.

Irving ISD

Schools in district
38
Rank in district
#2 of 36
District spending per student
$12,187NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jack E Singley Academy is listed in IRVING ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jack E Singley Academy

Jack E Singley Academy is a public high school in Irving, TX, part of Irving ISD, serving approximately 1,611 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,916 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jack E Singley Academy

What grades does Jack E Singley Academy serve?

Jack E Singley Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Jack E Singley Academy?

Jack E Singley Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,611 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jack E Singley Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Jack E Singley Academy is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jack E Singley Academy rank in TX?

Jack E Singley Academy ranks #2,916 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Jack E Singley Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Jack E Singley Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Jack E Singley Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jack E Singley Academy has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Jack E Singley Academy a charter school?

No, Jack E Singley Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jack E Singley Academy a Title I school?

No, Jack E Singley Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jack E Singley Academy?

77.0% of students at Jack E Singley Academy 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,611
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
105
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.9%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 75038)
33,097
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
32.7
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 75038; 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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