Excellent
#84 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 1% in state
Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez EL
Elementary School · Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX
A Dallas ISD elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5555 MAPLE AVE, Dallas, TX 75235
- Math 50% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez EL score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 25 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 69Good Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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
$60,817
Median home value
$283,000
Median rent
$1,631/mo
College educated
44.6%
Homeownership
22.8%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75235; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Lawn ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Biomedical Preparatory at Ut SouthwesternEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–2 | 0.7 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Callier Center Pre-school Deaf (0-5)Enrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK | 0.7 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Arlington Park Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK | 1.0 mi | 82 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Dallas ISD
- Schools in district
- 240
- Rank in district
- #11 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
Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez EL is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez EL
Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez EL is a public elementary school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 353 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez EL
What grades does Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez EL serve?
Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez EL?
Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez EL has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez EL is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez EL rank in TX?
Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez EL ranks #84 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez EL has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez EL a charter school?
No, Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez EL a Title I school?
No, Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez EL?
67.7% of students at Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.6%
- Phone
- (972) 925-2700
- Area population (ZIP 75235)
- 19,067
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 31.1
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 75235; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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