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Nova Academy
Elementary School · Nova Academy · Dallas, TX
A charter elementary school in Dallas, TX serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
2800 PRICHARD LN, Dallas, TX 75227
- Math 31% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nova Academy score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nova 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$59,395
Median home value
$203,000
Median rent
$1,277/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
56.1%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75227; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Academy PrichardCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | PK–8 | 0.0 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| San Jacinto ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| Adelfa Botello Callejo ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| St Philip & St. Augustine Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 276 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
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.
Nova Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,478NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Nova Academy is listed in NOVA ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nova Academy
Nova Academy is a public elementary school in Dallas, TX, part of Nova Academy, serving approximately 83 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #8,433 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nova Academy
What grades does Nova Academy serve?
Nova Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Nova Academy?
Nova Academy has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nova Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Nova Academy is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nova Academy rank in TX?
Nova Academy ranks #8,433 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Nova Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Nova Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Nova Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nova Academy has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nova Academy a charter school?
Yes, Nova Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Nova Academy a Title I school?
No, Nova Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nova Academy?
96.4% of students at Nova 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 83
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.1%
- Phone
- (214) 381-3088
- Area population (ZIP 75227)
- 57,087
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 75227; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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