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#1812 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 21% in state

Martha Turner Reilly EL

Elementary School · Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX

A Dallas ISD elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

11230 LIPPITT AVE, Dallas, TX 75218

  • Math 47% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+3.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.7 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+9.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$14,470
Chronic Absenteeism13.2%

Students at Martha Turner Reilly EL score 52% 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 Proficiency47%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
81%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
47%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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

75.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Martha Turner Reilly 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • 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

$109,677

Median home value

$476,000

Median rent

$1,651/mo

College educated

61.4%

Homeownership

64%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75218; 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
Casa View ELEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–51.0 mi590Compare →
Personalized Learning Academy at Highland MeadowsEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–51.1 mi647Compare →
Highlander SchoolPrivate · tuition5.1privatePK–61.3 mi94Compare →
Reinhardt ELEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–51.3 mi429Compare →

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.

Dallas ISD

Schools in district
240
Rank in district
#68 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

Martha Turner Reilly EL is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Martha Turner Reilly EL

Martha Turner Reilly EL is a public elementary school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 477 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,812 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Martha Turner Reilly EL

What grades does Martha Turner Reilly EL serve?

Martha Turner Reilly EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Martha Turner Reilly EL?

Martha Turner Reilly EL has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Martha Turner Reilly EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Martha Turner Reilly EL is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Martha Turner Reilly EL rank in TX?

Martha Turner Reilly EL ranks #1,812 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Martha Turner Reilly EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Martha Turner Reilly EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Martha Turner Reilly EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Martha Turner Reilly EL has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Martha Turner Reilly EL a charter school?

No, Martha Turner Reilly EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Martha Turner Reilly EL a Title I school?

No, Martha Turner Reilly EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Martha Turner Reilly EL?

75.1% of students at Martha Turner Reilly 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 – 5th
Enrollment
477
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.2%
Area population (ZIP 75218)
22,028
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
40.5
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 75218; 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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