Excellent
#45 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 1% in state
Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham
Elementary School · Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX
A Dallas ISD elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2617 N HENDERSON AVE, Dallas, TX 75206
- Math 62% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2017–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham 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 86Very Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- 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
$88,464
Median home value
$557,500
Median rent
$1,715/mo
College educated
76.6%
Homeownership
26.6%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75206; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Milam ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Solar Prep for Boys at John F KennedyEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–7 | 0.6 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| The Saint Timothy SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Dallas Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 100 | 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.
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.
Dallas ISD
- Schools in district
- 240
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham
Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham is a public elementary school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 722 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #45 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham
What grades does Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham serve?
Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham?
Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham has an enrollment of approximately 722 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham?
The student-teacher ratio at Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham rank in TX?
Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham ranks #45 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham's MySchoolScout rating?
Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham a charter school?
No, Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham a Title I school?
No, Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham?
53.2% of students at Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 722
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dallas County
- Phone
- (972) 749-4300
- Area population (ZIP 75206)
- 38,795
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.7
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 75206; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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