Excellent
#258 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 3% in state
Mockingbird EL
Elementary School · DALLAS ISD
5828 E MOCKINGBIRD LN, Dallas, TX 75206
Enrollment
651
Student-Teacher
12.8:1
Score
9.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
651
Student-Teacher
12.8:1
Score
9.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#258 of 8,552
In Dallas
#28 of 374
public schools
In district
#19 of 235
DALLAS ISD
School environment
9.7 / 10
Excellent
School snapshot
What to know before comparing options
Compare it with Dan D Rogers EL, Armstrong EL, Lakewood EL, University Park EL, Ben Milam EL, and William Lipscomb EL before letting the profile score settle the decision by itself. Mockingbird EL's 9.0/10 MySchoolScout profile makes it a serious Dallas elementary option. The academic signal gives Mockingbird EL's profile more substance than a nearby-school sort alone.
Official checks
- This school 9.0 · Excellent
- District avg 7.0
- TX avg 6.2
Score Breakdown
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Mockingbird EL — Students at Mockingbird EL score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
23.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.7/10.
How Mockingbird EL Compares
See how Mockingbird EL performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
5828 E MOCKINGBIRD LN, Dallas, TX 75206
Nearby Schools and Labeled Alternatives
20 within 2.0 miSame-level public alternatives named in the source packet are listed first when present; broader nearby rows keep their level or type label.
| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| DAN D ROGERS EL Dallas Same-level public option | 1.4 mi | 9.2 |
| ARMSTRONG EL Dallas Same-level public option | 1.4 mi | 9.4 |
| LAKEWOOD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Dallas Same-level public option | 1.5 mi | — |
| LAKEWOOD EL Dallas Same-level public option | 1.5 mi | 9.6 |
| UNIVERSITY PARK EL Dallas Same-level public option | 1.8 mi | 9.6 |
| BEN MILAM EL Dallas Same-level public option | 1.9 mi | 4.3 |
| WILLIAM LIPSCOMB EL Dallas Same-level public option | 2.1 mi | 7.2 |
| ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Dallas Elementary row | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
| ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL Dallas Elementary row | 1.2 mi | 7.0 |
| LAKEHILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL Dallas Private row | 1.4 mi | 7.0 |
| SOLAR PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS AT BONHAM Dallas Elementary public row | 1.6 mi | 9.4 |
| HIGHLAND PARK MIDDLE Dallas Middle row | 1.5 mi | 8.8 |
| MCCULLOCH INT Dallas Middle row | 1.5 mi | 9.4 |
| SOLAR PREP FOR BOYS AT JOHN F KENNEDY Dallas Elementary public row | 1.9 mi | 9.3 |
| THE SAINT TIMOTHY SCHOOL Dallas Private row | 1.8 mi | 6.2 |
| MICHAEL M BOONE EL Dallas Elementary public row | 2.1 mi | 9.8 |
| INNOVATION DESIGN ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACADEMY Dallas High row | 2.2 mi | 6.4 |
| J L LONG MIDDLE Dallas Middle row | 2.2 mi | 7.6 |
| GENEVA HEIGHTS EL Dallas Elementary public row | 2.3 mi | 6.9 |
| HIGHLAND PARK PRESBYTERIAN DAY SCHOOL Dallas Elementary row | 2.0 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 75206 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$88,464
Median Home Value
$557,500
Median Rent
$1,715/mo
Population
38,795
College Educated
76.6%
Homeownership
26.6%
Avg Commute
22.2 min
Poverty Rate
11%
Median Age
30.7
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|---|---|
| BLAIR EL Farmers Branch, TX | 9.0 |
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| CALDWELL ARTS ACADEMY Tyler, TX | 9.0 |
| COREY FINE ARTS / DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY Arlington, TX | 9.0 |
| CREEKSIDE FOREST EL The Woodlands, TX | 9.0 |
| FOREST RIDGE College Station, TX | 9.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mockingbird EL
What grades does Mockingbird EL serve?
Mockingbird EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mockingbird EL?
Mockingbird EL has an enrollment of approximately 651 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mockingbird EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Mockingbird EL is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mockingbird EL rank in TX?
Mockingbird EL ranks #258 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Mockingbird EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Mockingbird EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Mockingbird EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mockingbird EL has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mockingbird EL a charter school?
No, Mockingbird EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mockingbird EL a Title I school?
No, Mockingbird EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mockingbird EL?
23.7% of students at Mockingbird 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 651
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 23.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.7%
- Phone
- (972) 749-7200
Resources & Links
District
DALLAS ISD- District Enrollment
- 139,246
- Schools in District
- 240
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,470
- District Rank
- #19 of 235
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