Below Average
#7199 of 8,552 schools in TX
Oran M Roberts EL
Elementary School · Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX
A Dallas ISD elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4919 GRAND AVE, Dallas, TX 75223
- Math 28% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oran M Roberts EL score 26% 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 8 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Oran M Roberts 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 71Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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
$66,641
Median home value
$244,000
Median rent
$1,363/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
51.6%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75223; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tkg AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–11 | 0.4 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Mount Auburn Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 533 | Compare → |
| East Grand Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 836 | Compare → |
| Paul L Dunbar Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 606 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #217 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
Oran M Roberts EL is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oran M Roberts EL
Oran M Roberts EL is a public elementary school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 349 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #7,199 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oran M Roberts EL
What grades does Oran M Roberts EL serve?
Oran M Roberts EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Oran M Roberts EL?
Oran M Roberts EL has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oran M Roberts EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Oran M Roberts EL is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oran M Roberts EL rank in TX?
Oran M Roberts EL ranks #7,199 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Oran M Roberts EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Oran M Roberts EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Oran M Roberts EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oran M Roberts EL has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Oran M Roberts EL a charter school?
No, Oran M Roberts EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oran M Roberts EL a Title I school?
No, Oran M Roberts EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oran M Roberts EL?
96.0% of students at Oran M Roberts 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
- 349
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (972) 749-8700
- Area population (ZIP 75223)
- 11,875
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 75223; 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
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