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#7824 of 8,552 schools in TX

Justin F Kimball H S

High School · Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX

A Dallas ISD high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3606 S WESTMORELAND RD, Dallas, TX 75233

  • Math 11% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 27% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 73.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-32.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-27.3 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-19.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness4.4Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate73%
AP Participation20%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$14,470
Chronic Absenteeism49.3%

Students at Justin F Kimball H S score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency11%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency27%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 19% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
59%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
64%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
24%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
24%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
24%
2024
Math
11%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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

84.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Justin F Kimball H S 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat 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

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
20% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
Advanced Preparatory InternationalPrivate · tuition4.3private7–121.3 mi55Compare →
Bishop Dunne Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5private6–121.6 mi377Compare →
Trinidad Garza Early College at Mt ViewEnrollment path unverified8.49–122.4 mi456Compare →
Moises E Molina H SEnrollment path unverified5.59–122.5 mi2,017Compare →

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
#230 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

Justin F Kimball H S is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Justin F Kimball H S

Justin F Kimball H S is a public high school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 1,255 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,824 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Justin F Kimball H S

What grades does Justin F Kimball H S serve?

Justin F Kimball H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Justin F Kimball H S?

Justin F Kimball H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,255 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Justin F Kimball H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Justin F Kimball H S is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Justin F Kimball H S rank in TX?

Justin F Kimball H S ranks #7,824 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Justin F Kimball H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Justin F Kimball H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Justin F Kimball H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Justin F Kimball H S has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Justin F Kimball H S a charter school?

No, Justin F Kimball H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Justin F Kimball H S a Title I school?

No, Justin F Kimball H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Justin F Kimball H S?

84.9% of students at Justin F Kimball H S 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
1,255
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
83
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.3%
4-Year Graduation
73.0%
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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