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#8335 of 8,552 schools in TX

Spring Valley EL

Elementary School · Richardson ISD · Dallas, TX

A Richardson ISD elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

13535 SPRING GROVE AVE, Dallas, TX 75240

  • Math 27% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 31% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-16.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.3 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-10.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$12,101
Chronic Absenteeism24.2%

Students at Spring Valley EL score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency27%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency31%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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

81.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Spring Valley 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • 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

$56,056

Median home value

$326,600

Median rent

$1,333/mo

College educated

34.4%

Homeownership

22.1%

Poverty rate

22.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75240; 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
Risd AcadEnrollment path unverified2.1K–60.4 mi728Compare →
Coram Deo AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–100.6 mi274Compare →
The Covenant SchoolPrivate · tuition5.1privateK–120.6 mi670Compare →
Dobie Pre-kindergarten SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4PK0.7 mi358Compare →

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.

Richardson ISD

Schools in district
55
Rank in district
#50 of 54
District spending per student
$12,101NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Spring Valley EL is listed in RICHARDSON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Spring Valley EL

Spring Valley EL is a public elementary school in Dallas, TX, part of Richardson ISD, serving approximately 368 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,335 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Spring Valley EL

What grades does Spring Valley EL serve?

Spring Valley EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Spring Valley EL?

Spring Valley EL has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Valley EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Spring Valley EL is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Spring Valley EL rank in TX?

Spring Valley EL ranks #8,335 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Spring Valley EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Spring Valley EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Spring Valley EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Valley EL has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Spring Valley EL a charter school?

No, Spring Valley EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Spring Valley EL a Title I school?

No, Spring Valley EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spring Valley EL?

81.5% of students at Spring Valley 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 – 6th
Enrollment
368
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.2%
Area population (ZIP 75240)
24,718
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
30.8
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 75240; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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