Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy

Summary:

Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy is an elementary school in Dallas, Texas, serving 467 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Dallas Independent School District, which is ranked 557 out of 968 districts in the state.

Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy has shown some strengths, particularly in mathematics performance. The school's 5th-grade STAAR Mathematics proficiency rate of 84.62% in 2023-2024 was significantly higher than the state (48.96%) and district (45.09%) averages. However, the school's overall academic performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and STAAR assessment results, has been inconsistent, with periods of both higher and lower performance. Compared to nearby schools like San Jacinto Elementary and Rufus C Burleson Elementary, Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy generally performs at a similar or slightly higher level on STAAR assessments, particularly in mathematics.

The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (89.29%), and it has a very high percentage of students (over 95%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. While the school's Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students have generally outperformed their peers at the state and district levels on STAAR assessments, the school's African American and Special Education students have struggled, with lower rankings compared to their peers across Texas. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.5 to 14.5 students per teacher, could be leveraged to provide more targeted and personalized support for struggling students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1515 N Jim Miller Rd
       Dallas, TX  75217-1319


(972) 749-4900

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2158th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,483 Help


Students who attend Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Piedmont Global Academy
High:    W W Samuell High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  443

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.4%
African American:
7.4%
White:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.1% Help


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Compare Details Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy ranks better than 53.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 44th among 145 ranked elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.4%), African American (7.4%), White (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy is 12.3, which is the 37th best among 145 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy is $13,483, which is the 45th highest among 145 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy 2158th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy in the ranking list.)

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Dallas Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dallas Independent School District (Isd) 557th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy

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Rank History for all students at Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 2.07 3453rd 3465 0.3%
2005 4.48 3449th 3475 0.7%
2006 2.92 3462nd 3476 0.4%
2007 3.70 3700th 3724 0.6%
2008 28.37 3170th 3768 15.9%
2009 28.39 3261st 3884 16.0%
2010 34.38 3105th 3937 21.1%
2011 22.10 3680th 4095 10.1%
2012 50.45 2244th 4206 46.6%
2013 38.50 2953rd 4221 30.0%
2014 38.54 2986th 4260 29.9%
2015 18.27 3841st 4320 11.1%
2016 32.79 3169th 4286 26.1%
2017 12.65 4111th 4329 5.0%
2018 37.80 2696th 4359 38.2%
2019 51.94 1926th 4479 57.0%
2021 39.50 2588th 4578 43.5%
2022 37.20 2920th 4581 36.3%
2023 43.07 2603rd 4647 44.0%
2024 49.96 2158th 4675 53.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.81 884th 3226 72.6%
2019 82.67 251st 3333 92.5%
2021 71.21 573rd 3446 83.4%
2022 56.89 1263rd 3487 63.8%
2023 57.53 1276th 3556 64.1%
2024 47.77 1760th 3638 51.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.57 2445th 3799 35.6%
2022 12.82 3939th 3952 0.3%
2023 46.42 1861st 4086 54.5%
2024 62.56 1120th 4261 73.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.00 1829th 4264 57.1%
2019 66.46 998th 4309 76.8%
2021 51.15 1936th 4451 56.5%
2022 47.18 2340th 4477 47.7%
2023 52.04 2053rd 4521 54.6%
2024 52.78 2003rd 4560 56.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.19 2419th 4306 43.8%
2019 53.29 1863rd 4348 57.2%
2021 49.55 2049th 4499 54.5%
2022 37.35 2944th 4561 35.5%
2023 48.45 2267th 4588 50.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.49 2305th 3106 25.8%
2019 27.89 2748th 3184 13.7%
2021 29.38 2351st 3006 21.8%
2022 20.64 2684th 2958 9.3%
2023 30.14 2543rd 2980 14.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.37 1597th 4240 62.3%
2019 79.79 432nd 4295 89.9%
2021 71.19 677th 4331 84.4%
2022 61.15 1348th 4461 69.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.90 2994th 4319 30.7%
2019 49.54 2041st 4357 53.2%
2021 30.96 3112th 4498 30.8%
2022 40.06 2739th 4563 40.0%
2023 39.87 2775th 4585 39.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.96 1378th 2483 44.5%
2019 63.49 665th 2515 73.6%
2021 22.00 2188th 2444 10.5%
2022 21.11 2175th 2421 10.2%
2023 54.43 923rd 2443 62.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.84 2220th 4168 46.7%
2019 61.45 1302nd 4188 68.9%
2021 56.06 1573rd 4329 63.7%
2022 51.38 1994th 4376 54.4%
2023 48.58 2142nd 4401 51.3%
2024 46.90 2300th 4431 48.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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.

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Enrollment information for Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 142 302 0 169 3 n/a n/a 0 616
1990 129 364 0 195 2 n/a n/a 0 690
1991 97 333 0 262 2 n/a n/a 0 694
1992 90 360 2 297 1 n/a n/a 0 750
1993 74 355 2 316 1 n/a n/a 0 748
1994 72 359 2 414 1 n/a n/a 0 848
1995 43 344 1 442 2 n/a n/a 0 832
1996 43 344 1 442 2 n/a n/a 0 832
1997 35 354 0 459 2 n/a n/a 0 850
1998 34 333 0 504 4 n/a n/a 0 875
1999 39 295 0 557 2 n/a n/a 0 893
2000 24 289 0 573 2 n/a n/a 0 888
2001 16 303 0 569 0 n/a n/a 0 888
2002 7 286 0 640 0 n/a n/a 0 933
2003 7 286 0 640 0 n/a n/a 0 933
2004 5 243 0 672 0 n/a n/a 0 920
2005 10 226 0 669 1 n/a n/a 0 906
2006 8 200 0 714 0 n/a n/a 0 922
2007 4 187 0 558 1 n/a n/a 0 750
2008 9 131 1 528 1 n/a n/a 0 670
2009 5 132 0 526 0 n/a n/a 0 663
2010 10 145 1 526 0 n/a n/a 0 682
2011 8 130 1 518 1 0 4 0 662
2012 10 117 1 533 0 0 0 0 661
2013 8 105 1 533 0 0 1 0 648
2014 4 103 1 474 1 0 1 0 584
2015 3 115 0 483 5 0 2 0 608
2016 2 67 0 447 3 0 2 0 521
2017 4 74 1 436 4 1 1 0 521
2018 5 73 1 443 1 1 3 0 527
2019 7 63 1 416 5 1 2 0 495
2020 8 64 0 408 4 0 2 0 486
2021 8 58 0 377 1 0 2 0 446
2022 13 55 0 399 6 0 3 0 476
2023 10 31 0 417 6 0 3 0 467
2024 6 33 0 396 4 0 4 0 443

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 Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 616 n/a n/a n/a
1990 690 42.0 16.4 n/a
1991 694 41.6 16.6 n/a
1992 750 42.8 17.5 60.7
1993 748 42.0 17.8 79.5
1994 848 43.4 19.5 75.2
1995 832 47.6 17.5 78.5
1996 832 47.6 17.5 78.5
1997 850 45.4 18.7 75.2
1998 875 48.8 17.9 72.9
1999 893 44.6 20.0 81.2
2000 888 50.1 17.7 83.9
2001 888 53.8 16.5 87.4
2002 933 54.1 17.2 86.6
2003 933 54.1 17.2 86.6
2004 920 55.9 16.5 90.3
2005 906 53.9 16.8 90.2
2006 922 49.8 18.5 92.3
2007 750 44.0 17.0 93.5
2008 670 45.0 14.9 92.7
2009 663 41.0 16.2 96.8
2010 682 39.0 17.4 95.7
2011 662 39.0 16.9 96.2
2012 661 40.0 16.5 96.5
2013 648 39.0 16.6 96.3
2014 584 33.0 17.6 98.3
2015 608 36.0 16.8 91.3
2016 521 33.0 15.7 94.2
2017 521 33.0 15.7 98.1
2018 527 34.5 15.2 98.7
2019 495 28.0 17.6 99.4
2020 486 32.0 15.1 98.4
2021 446 33.0 13.5 94.8
2022 476 33.5 14.2 96
2023 467 32.0 14.5 95.9
2024 443 36.0 12.3 97.1

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 Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 616 n/a n/a n/a
1990 690 42.0 16.4 n/a
1991 694 41.6 16.6 n/a
1992 750 42.8 17.5 60.7
1993 748 42.0 17.8 79.5
1994 848 43.4 19.5 75.2
1995 832 47.6 17.5 78.5
1996 832 47.6 17.5 78.5
1997 850 45.4 18.7 75.2
1998 875 48.8 17.9 72.9
1999 893 44.6 20.0 81.2
2000 888 50.1 17.7 83.9
2001 888 53.8 16.5 87.4
2002 933 54.1 17.2 86.6
2003 933 54.1 17.2 86.6
2004 920 55.9 16.5 90.3
2005 906 53.9 16.8 90.2
2006 922 49.8 18.5 92.3
2007 750 44.0 17.0 93.5
2008 670 45.0 14.9 92.7
2009 663 41.0 16.2 96.8
2010 682 39.0 17.4 95.7
2011 662 39.0 16.9 96.2
2012 661 40.0 16.5 96.5
2013 648 39.0 16.6 96.3
2014 584 33.0 17.6 98.3
2015 608 36.0 16.8 91.3
2016 521 33.0 15.7 94.2
2017 521 33.0 15.7 98.1
2018 527 34.5 15.2 98.7
2019 495 28.0 17.6 99.4
2020 486 32.0 15.1 98.4
2021 446 33.0 13.5 94.8
2022 476 33.5 14.2 96
2023 467 32.0 14.5 95.9
2024 443 36.0 12.3 97.1

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 Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,553 (16.6%) $7,781 (83.4%) $9,335
2020 $2,105 (18.6%) $9,194 (81.4%) $11,299
2021 $1,588 (11.8%) $11,895 (88.2%) $13,483

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1926th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2603rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 13%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy)2533
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3647
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy)4727
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4341
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy)4015
 25%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4631
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy)3031
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3742
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy)6253
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4546
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy)3235
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3839
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy)4146
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4552
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy)5878
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5550
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy)5218
 34%
   5th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4229
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy)5629
 27%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))6343
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Science (Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy)90
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3113
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students495467
 5.7%
African American6331
 50.8%
American Indian56
 20%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic416417
 0.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White710
 42.9%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.4%95.9%
 3.5%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 443 students attended Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy.

Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy ranks 2158th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy are 89% Hispanic, 7% African American, 1% White.

Students who attend Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Piedmont Global Academy
High : W W Samuell High School


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