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#3405 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 40% in state

Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston

Elementary School · Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX

A Dallas ISD elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2827 THROCKMORTON AVE, Dallas, TX 75219

  • Math 51% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 54% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+7.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.3 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$14,470
Chronic Absenteeism16.7%

Students at Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency51%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency54%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
61%
2024
Math
51%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

62.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston 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 92Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 56Good Transit
  • Bike 71Very 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

$92,541

Median home value

$377,900

Median rent

$1,751/mo

College educated

71.1%

Homeownership

31.2%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75219; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Holy Trinity Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–80.7 mi109Compare →
Esperanza Medrano ELEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–50.8 mi357Compare →
Dallas Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.5privateK–121.2 mi100Compare →
Ur Powers KidsPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–41.2 mi41Compare →

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
#126 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 Preparatory at Sam Houston is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston

Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston is a public elementary school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 263 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,405 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston

What grades does Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston serve?

Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston?

Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston?

The student-teacher ratio at Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston rank in TX?

Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston ranks #3,405 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston's MySchoolScout rating?

Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Preparatory at Sam Houston?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston a charter school?

No, Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston a Title I school?

No, Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston?

62.4% of students at Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston 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
263
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.7%
Area population (ZIP 75219)
25,001
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
33.6
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 75219; 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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