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#8007 of 8,552 schools in TX
Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy
School · Temple ISD · Temple, TX
A Temple ISD school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
1717 E AVE J, Temple, TX 76504
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 21 schools in Temple.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,695/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Temple), 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
$50,420
Median home value
$162,600
Median rent
$1,106/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
32.8%
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Hector P Garcia ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| Montessori Schools of Central Texas(temple Campus)Private · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 2.0 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| The Montessori Schools of Central TexasPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–3 | 2.0 mi | 34 | Compare → |
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.
Temple ISD
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #14 of 15
- District spending per student
- $12,629NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy is listed in TEMPLE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy
Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy is a public school in Temple, TX, part of Temple ISD, serving approximately 447 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #8,007 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy
What grades does Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy serve?
Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy?
Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy rank in TX?
Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy ranks #8,007 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy a charter school?
No, Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy a Title I school?
No, Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy?
89.7% of students at Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood 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
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 447
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bell County
- Phone
- (254) 215-6700
- Area population (ZIP 76504)
- 24,856
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 76504; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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