Summary:
Kleberg Elementary is a public elementary school in Dallas, Texas, serving 816 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Dallas Independent School District, which is ranked 557 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Kleberg Elementary's academic performance is a concern, with consistently lower STAAR test scores compared to the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading was 30.43%, 21.88%, and 40.28%, respectively, compared to the district averages of 41.82%, 44.57%, and 49.81%. The school's ranking among Texas elementary schools has also declined over the years, from a high of 2169 out of 4359 in 2017-2018 to a low of 4305 out of 4675 in 2023-2024, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school's performance on STAAR Spanish assessments is relatively stronger, with higher proficiency rates compared to the district and state, particularly in 3rd and 4th grade Spanish Reading.
Kleberg Elementary's academic performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students generally performing better than African American, White, and Gifted and Talented students. The school's ranking for African American students is particularly low, ranging from 2159 to 2345 out of 2421 to 2444 Texas elementary schools over the past three years, while the ranking for ELL students is relatively high, ranging from 805 to 1177 out of 3446 to 3556 Texas elementary schools. Nearby schools in the Mesquite Independent School District tend to have higher STAAR proficiency rates and better overall rankings compared to Kleberg Elementary, despite serving similar student populations with high percentages of economically disadvantaged students.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Dallas Independent School District (Isd)
SchoolDigger Rank:
4305th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,116
Students who attend Kleberg Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.2
Number of students: 795
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
73.6%
African American:
19.1%
White:
4.7%
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Two or more races:
2.0%
Asian:
0.4%
American Indian:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.6%
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