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#3219 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 38% in state

Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard

Elementary School · Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX

A Dallas ISD elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1400 WALMSLEY AVE, Dallas, TX 75208

  • Math 48% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 60% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+4.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.7 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$14,470
Chronic Absenteeism16.3%

Students at Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard score 54% 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 Proficiency48%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency60%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
81%
2016
Math
81%
ELA
81%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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

76.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat 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

$76,502

Median home value

$415,200

Median rent

$1,589/mo

College educated

40.8%

Homeownership

55.7%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75208; 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
St Mary of Carmel SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–80.6 mi134Compare →
The Kessler SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–80.6 mi71Compare →
Lorenzo De Zavala ELEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–60.9 mi384Compare →
Rosemont Lower - Chris V Semos BuildingEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–21.2 mi455Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Dallas ISD

Schools in district
240
Rank in district
#116 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

Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard

Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard is a public elementary school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 600 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,219 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard

What grades does Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard serve?

Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard?

Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard has an enrollment of approximately 600 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard?

The student-teacher ratio at Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard rank in TX?

Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard ranks #3,219 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard's MySchoolScout rating?

Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard a charter school?

No, Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard a Title I school?

No, Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard?

76.7% of students at Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard 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 – 8th
Enrollment
600
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.3%
Area population (ZIP 75208)
29,310
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
37
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 75208; 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

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