Academy Of Dallas

Summary:

Academy Of Dallas is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Dallas, Texas, with a student population of 269 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a predominantly African American (72.12%) and Hispanic (24.16%) student body, and is part of the Dallas Independent School District (Isd), which is ranked 960 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academy Of Dallas consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Texas, with STAAR test scores significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 8.7% to 27.5%, compared to the state average of 48.85% to 54.45%. In STAAR Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were 0% to 11.11%, compared to the state average of 37.1% to 48.96%. The school's performance on STAAR tests for student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged students, is also consistently among the lowest in the state. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students (93.68% in 2022-2023) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools in the Dallas Independent School District, such as Winnetka Elementary, John F Peeler Elementary, and Clinton P Russell Elementary, Academy Of Dallas significantly underperforms, with lower STAAR proficiency rates and lower school rankings. The nearby KIPP Texas Public Schools charter school, KIPP Truth Elementary, also underperforms compared to the Dallas ISD schools, with STAAR proficiency rates similar to or lower than Academy Of Dallas.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 2324 S Vernon Ave
       Dallas, TX  75224


(214) 371-9600

District: Academy Of Dallas

SchoolDigger Rank:
4638th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,591 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.5 Help
Number of students:  269

Racial breakdown:

African American:
72.1%
Hispanic:
24.2%
Two or more races:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.7% Help


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Compare Details Academy Of Dallas ranks worse than 99.2% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details Academy Of Dallas ranks worse than 97.3% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.99. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (72.1%), Hispanic (24.2%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Academy Of Dallas is 20.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academy Of Dallas is $10,591.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Academy Of Dallas 2297th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Academy Of Dallas in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Academy Of Dallas 960th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Academy Of Dallas

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Academy Of Dallas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 0.29 3463rd 3465 0.1%
2005 7.37 3410th 3475 1.9%
2006 2.27 3464th 3476 0.3%
2007 0.26 3721st 3724 0.1%
2008 23.69 3332nd 3768 11.6%
2009 6.49 3828th 3884 1.4%
2010 12.76 3775th 3937 4.1%
2011 23.84 3629th 4095 11.4%
2012 18.28 3905th 4206 7.2%
2013 42.43 2725th 4221 35.4%
2014 2.84 4239th 4260 0.5%
2015 9.87 4131st 4320 4.4%
2016 14.08 3966th 4286 7.5%
2017 6.96 4274th 4329 1.3%
2018 9.77 4255th 4359 2.4%
2019 32.66 3172nd 4479 29.2%
2021 7.00 4566th 4578 0.3%
2022 10.05 4405th 4581 3.8%
2023 4.65 4618th 4647 0.6%
2024 5.40 4638th 4675 0.8%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Academy Of Dallas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.28 2550th 3226 21.0%
2019 54.20 1352nd 3333 59.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy Of Dallas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.87 4140th 4264 2.9%
2019 39.40 2822nd 4309 34.5%
2021 9.12 4425th 4451 0.6%
2022 15.00 4235th 4477 5.4%
2023 6.58 4477th 4521 1.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Academy Of Dallas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.61 3989th 4306 7.4%
2019 33.22 3116th 4348 28.3%
2021 9.79 4448th 4499 1.1%
2022 18.48 4077th 4561 10.6%
2023 7.37 4523rd 4588 1.4%
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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Academy Of Dallas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.16 3982nd 4240 6.1%
2019 55.34 1616th 4295 62.4%
2021 14.18 4276th 4331 1.3%
2022 27.66 3653rd 4461 18.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Academy Of Dallas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.13 4260th 4319 1.4%
2019 31.17 3248th 4357 25.5%
2021 6.45 4491st 4498 0.2%
2022 7.51 4487th 4563 1.7%
2023 5.08 4545th 4585 0.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Academy Of Dallas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.70 2287th 2483 7.9%
2019 43.75 1392nd 2515 44.7%
2021 17.02 2315th 2444 5.3%
2022 14.72 2324th 2421 4.0%
2023 10.99 2402nd 2443 1.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Academy Of Dallas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.79 3540th 4168 15.1%
2019 37.24 2817th 4188 32.7%
2021 5.67 4325th 4329 0.1%
2022 39.28 2795th 4376 36.1%
2023 10.51 4294th 4401 2.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Academy Of Dallas

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Rank History for all middle school students at Academy Of Dallas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 19.28 1401st 1573 10.9%
2005 27.27 1287th 1582 18.6%
2006 37.84 1122nd 1585 29.2%
2007 46.97 1031st 1684 38.8%
2008 45.49 1108th 1718 35.5%
2009 38.81 1292nd 1763 26.7%
2010 27.62 1561st 1803 13.4%
2011 32.35 1575th 1895 16.9%
2012 29.17 1526th 1951 21.8%
2013 19.71 1731st 1973 12.3%
2014 14.50 1824th 1987 8.2%
2015 11.77 1900th 2043 7.0%
2016 12.07 1855th 1987 6.6%
2017 13.41 1892nd 2027 6.7%
2018 19.15 1827th 2080 12.2%
2019 18.48 1920th 2193 12.4%
2021 8.46 2204th 2252 2.1%
2022 15.08 2044th 2254 9.3%
2023 8.08 2244th 2330 3.7%
2024 6.99 2297th 2361 2.7%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Academy Of Dallas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.04 353rd 1376 74.3%
2019 43.67 719th 1445 50.2%
2021 30.86 1209th 1592 24.1%
2022 27.82 1339th 1643 18.5%
2023 22.73 1490th 1720 13.4%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Academy Of Dallas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.31 401st 1597 74.9%
2019 45.57 730th 1626 55.1%
2021 19.93 1696th 1712 0.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy Of Dallas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.83 1689th 2039 17.2%
2019 25.61 1746th 2073 15.8%
2021 11.06 2125th 2172 2.2%
2022 21.17 1946th 2220 12.3%
2023 11.57 2156th 2251 4.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Academy Of Dallas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.24 1715th 2008 14.6%
2019 15.58 1902nd 2047 7.1%
2021 7.73 2127th 2151 1.1%
2022 18.87 1959th 2221 11.8%
2023 8.26 2179th 2241 2.8%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Academy Of Dallas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.10 1285th 2008 36.0%
2019 43.46 1086th 2058 47.2%
2021 17.56 2037th 2118 3.8%
2022 30.76 1655th 2182 24.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Academy Of Dallas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.49 1802nd 2030 11.2%
2019 23.08 1725th 2069 16.6%
2021 14.20 2016th 2168 7.0%
2022 16.34 2001st 2228 10.2%
2023 9.76 2151st 2245 4.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Academy Of Dallas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.28 1063rd 1167 8.9%
2019 24.91 982nd 1193 17.7%
2021 19.85 1115th 1213 8.1%
2022 31.02 924th 1251 26.1%
2023 14.78 1211th 1273 4.9%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Academy Of Dallas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.76 1139th 1895 39.9%
2019 31.18 1447th 1935 25.2%
2021 8.54 2022nd 2043 1.0%
2022 15.57 1941st 2077 6.5%
2023 10.73 2039th 2116 3.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, May 18, 2012

Open Quote I can't wait to get my child out of this school! Some of the teachers are just plain rude. They curse (yes curse!) at the kids & they are very insensitive to special needs children. One teacher has even been known to put her hands on the students! They have no problem with embarrassing your special needs child in front of the whole class. They say things like "If you don't get to work I will break your neck." Don't even try to express your concerns to Mr. Young the director. I have found that he laughs off what the teachers do & makes excuses for them. They have absolutely no tissue or soap in the bathrooms (gross huh?) I'm fed up with the unprofessional atmosphere that this school shows. Never again will my child attend here after this school year. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Academy Of Dallas

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 1 177 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2001 1 244 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2002 3 540 1 27 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2003 3 540 1 27 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2004 1 571 2 24 0 n/a n/a 0 598
2005 6 450 2 50 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2006 0 443 2 49 2 n/a n/a 0 496
2007 3 456 0 110 2 n/a n/a 0 571
2008 0 417 0 91 2 n/a n/a 0 510
2009 1 425 0 94 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2010 1 428 0 106 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2011 2 400 0 91 0 0 2 0 495
2012 3 432 0 96 0 0 6 0 537
2013 2 511 0 102 1 0 1 0 617
2014 5 496 0 101 0 0 1 0 603
2015 6 507 0 131 0 0 0 0 644
2016 2 466 0 136 0 0 0 0 604
2017 3 350 0 122 0 0 1 0 476
2018 2 323 0 106 0 0 1 0 432
2019 1 370 0 115 0 0 1 0 487
2020 2 347 0 124 0 0 7 0 480
2021 0 262 0 74 0 0 5 0 341
2022 0 193 0 46 0 0 6 0 245
2023 4 194 0 65 0 0 6 0 269

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Academy Of Dallas

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 178 14.0 12.7 43.8
2001 249 14.7 16.9 53.4
2002 571 38.7 14.8 68
2003 571 38.7 14.8 68
2004 598 38.0 15.7 86
2005 508 40.0 12.7 68.7
2006 496 37.2 13.3 92.5
2007 571 37.6 15.2 94.4
2008 510 34.7 14.7 94.1
2009 520 35.8 14.5 94.8
2010 535 38.6 13.8 96.6
2011 495 29.7 16.6 73.7
2012 537 24.0 22.3 78.6
2013 617 33.0 18.6 65.2
2014 603 32.0 18.8 54.6
2015 644 31.0 20.7 87.7
2016 604 35.0 17.2 97.5
2017 476 33.1 14.3 99.2
2018 432 24.6 17.5 97.5
2019 487 27.0 17.9 99.4
2020 480 23.3 20.5 99.4
2021 341 21.8 15.6 99.1
2022 245 17.5 13.9 99.2
2023 269 13.1 20.5 93.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Academy Of Dallas

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 178 14.0 12.7 43.8
2001 249 14.7 16.9 53.4
2002 571 38.7 14.8 68
2003 571 38.7 14.8 68
2004 598 38.0 15.7 86
2005 508 40.0 12.7 68.7
2006 496 37.2 13.3 92.5
2007 571 37.6 15.2 94.4
2008 510 34.7 14.7 94.1
2009 520 35.8 14.5 94.8
2010 535 38.6 13.8 96.6
2011 495 29.7 16.6 73.7
2012 537 24.0 22.3 78.6
2013 617 33.0 18.6 65.2
2014 603 32.0 18.8 54.6
2015 644 31.0 20.7 87.7
2016 604 35.0 17.2 97.5
2017 476 33.1 14.3 99.2
2018 432 24.6 17.5 97.5
2019 487 27.0 17.9 99.4
2020 480 23.3 20.5 99.4
2021 341 21.8 15.6 99.1
2022 245 17.5 13.9 99.2
2023 269 13.1 20.5 93.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Academy Of Dallas

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,894 (19.1%) $7,997 (80.9%) $9,891
2020 $1,452 (16.1%) $7,556 (83.9%) $9,008
2021 $1,770 (16.7%) $8,822 (83.3%) $10,591

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Academy Of Dallas

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3172nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4618th of 4647 Elementary schools
 28.6%
Ranks 1920th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 2244th of 2330 Middle schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Academy Of Dallas)8712
 75%
   3rd Grade Reading (Academy Of Dallas)8712
 75%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Academy Of Dallas)616
 55%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Academy Of Dallas)616
 55%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Academy Of Dallas)4714
 33%
   4th Grade Reading (Academy Of Dallas)4714
 33%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Academy Of Dallas)630
 63%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Academy Of Dallas)630
 63%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Academy Of Dallas)2414
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Academy Of Dallas)2414
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Academy Of Dallas)1010
   5th Grade Mathematics (Academy Of Dallas)1010
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Academy Of Dallas)35
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Academy Of Dallas)35
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Academy Of Dallas)2014
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Academy Of Dallas)2014
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Academy Of Dallas)1812
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Academy Of Dallas)1812
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Academy Of Dallas)1615
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Academy Of Dallas)1615
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Academy Of Dallas)311
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Academy Of Dallas)311
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Academy Of Dallas)2729
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Academy Of Dallas)2729
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Academy Of Dallas)5816
 42%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Academy Of Dallas)5816
 42%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Academy Of Dallas)274
 23%
   8th Grade Science (Academy Of Dallas)274
 23%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Academy Of Dallas)214
 17%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Academy Of Dallas)214
 17%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students487269
 44.8%
African American370194
 47.6%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic11565
 43.5%
Pacific Islander00
White14
 300%
Two or More Races16
 500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.4%93.7%
 5.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 269 students attended Academy Of Dallas.

Students at Academy Of Dallas are 72% African American, 24% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% White.

Academy Of Dallas ranks in the bottom 0.8% of Texas elementary schools.


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