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#5952 of 8,552 schools in TX
Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows
Elementary School · Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX
A Dallas ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
8939 WHITEWING LN, Dallas, TX 75238
- Math 38% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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
97.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$75,498
Median home value
$526,100
Median rent
$1,269/mo
College educated
52.3%
Homeownership
49.4%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75238; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlander SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| Martha Turner Reilly ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Lake Highlands ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 780 | Compare → |
| St Patrick Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 360 | 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.
Dallas ISD
- Schools in district
- 240
- Rank in district
- #197 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
Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows
Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows is a public elementary school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 647 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #5,952 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows
What grades does Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows serve?
Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows?
Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows has an enrollment of approximately 647 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows?
The student-teacher ratio at Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows 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 Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows rank in TX?
Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows ranks #5,952 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows's MySchoolScout rating?
Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows a charter school?
No, Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows a Title I school?
No, Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows?
97.5% of students at Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows 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
- 647
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.4%
- Phone
- (972) 502-5200
- Area population (ZIP 75238)
- 33,439
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 75238; 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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