Excellent
#329 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 4% in state
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
Elementary School · Desoto ISD · Desoto, TX
A Desoto ISD elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1200 ACADEMY WAY, Desoto, TX 75115
- Math 41% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,972/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Desoto), 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
$83,386
Median home value
$282,900
Median rent
$1,478/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
70.5%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75115; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turning Point Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Life School LancasterCharter · enrollment unverified | 1.8 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Woodridge ELEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | K–3 | 1.0 mi | 379 | 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Desoto ISD
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,676NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy is listed in DESOTO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy is a public elementary school in Desoto, TX, part of Desoto ISD, serving approximately 510 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #329 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
What grades does Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy serve?
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy?
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy rank in TX?
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy ranks #329 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy a charter school?
No, Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy a Title I school?
No, Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy?
57.6% of students at Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 510
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.5%
- Phone
- (972) 274-8026
- Area population (ZIP 75115)
- 55,997
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 42
Official sources & links
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 75115; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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