Summary:
The St Anthony School District in Dallas, Texas is home to a single elementary school, St. Anthony Academy, which serves grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 221 students. This public charter school stands out for its high percentage of African American students (97.74%), significantly above the state average, as well as its impressive performance on 3rd grade STAAR tests, with 75% proficient or better in reading and 88.89% in math, compared to state averages of 48.85% and 40.86% respectively.
Despite these academic achievements, St. Anthony Academy faces significant economic challenges, with 98.19% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This is reflected in the school's overall ranking on School Digger, which has declined from 3739 out of 4581 Texas elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 2098 out of 4675 in 2023-2024, suggesting that factors beyond just test scores may be impacting the school's performance.
The data on St. Anthony Academy provides a complex picture of a school serving a predominantly minority, economically disadvantaged community, with strong academic performance in certain areas but facing broader challenges that have contributed to its declining overall ranking. Further investigation into the school's practices, resources, and community context could shed light on the factors driving its performance and help identify ways to support the success of its students.
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