Marcus Leadership Academy

Summary:

Marcus Leadership Academy is an elementary school in Dallas, Texas that serves 644 students in grades PK-5, with a predominantly Hispanic student population of over 96%. 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.

Despite serving a high-needs population, Marcus Leadership Academy consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger indicating very low academic performance. The school's students perform significantly below state and district averages, with only 17.65% of 3rd graders proficient in STAAR Reading compared to 48.85% statewide and 41.82% in the Dallas ISD. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 96.38% to 97.83% over the past three years, and likely has a large population of English Language Learners.

Nearby Leonides Gonzalez Cigarroa MD Elementary and David G. Burnet Elementary, which serve similar demographic populations, perform significantly better than Marcus Leadership Academy, suggesting the issues at the school go beyond just student demographics. Additionally, Marcus Leadership Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom 5% of Texas elementary schools for its gifted and talented program, indicating a lack of resources and support for high-achieving students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2911 Northaven Rd
       Dallas, TX  75229-2402


(972) 794-2900

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3829th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,396 Help


Students who attend Marcus Leadership Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Thomas C Marsh Middle
High:    W T White High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  644

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.7%
White:
1.1%
American Indian:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.8% Help


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Compare Details Marcus Leadership Academy ranks worse than 81.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 112th 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 23.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.7%), American Indian (1.1%), White (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marcus Leadership Academy is 15.3. 110 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marcus Leadership Academy is $11,396. 126 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Marcus Leadership Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Marcus Leadership Academy

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Rank History for all students at Marcus Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 24.40 3044th 3465 12.2%
2005 23.11 3076th 3475 11.5%
2006 37.59 2588th 3476 25.5%
2007 18.86 3421st 3724 8.1%
2008 27.65 3195th 3768 15.2%
2009 36.98 2884th 3884 25.7%
2010 45.87 2542nd 3937 35.4%
2011 40.04 2945th 4095 28.1%
2012 55.50 1965th 4206 53.3%
2013 49.77 2311th 4221 45.2%
2014 44.31 2686th 4260 36.9%
2015 27.59 3456th 4320 20.0%
2016 33.49 3134th 4286 26.9%
2017 24.87 3486th 4329 19.5%
2018 38.70 2639th 4359 39.5%
2019 38.07 2811th 4479 37.2%
2021 28.71 3249th 4578 29.0%
2022 26.17 3595th 4581 21.5%
2023 27.02 3567th 4647 23.2%
2024 23.72 3829th 4675 18.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Marcus Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.37 751st 3226 76.7%
2019 67.59 737th 3333 77.9%
2021 44.35 1793rd 3446 48.0%
2022 40.50 2205th 3487 36.8%
2023 33.14 2626th 3556 26.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Marcus Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.35 3030th 3558 14.8%
2019 27.83 2988th 3684 18.9%
2021 25.78 3133rd 3799 17.5%
2022 29.62 3058th 3952 22.6%
2023 24.87 3486th 4086 14.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marcus Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.76 1519th 4264 64.4%
2019 54.60 1729th 4309 59.9%
2021 38.67 2821st 4451 36.6%
2022 40.02 2838th 4477 36.6%
2023 36.61 3120th 4521 31.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Marcus Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.90 2560th 4306 40.5%
2019 38.97 2742nd 4348 36.9%
2021 25.81 3469th 4499 22.9%
2022 32.66 3246th 4561 28.8%
2023 31.20 3323rd 4588 27.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Marcus Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.22 2526th 3106 18.7%
2019 22.24 2872nd 3184 9.8%
2021 13.30 2770th 3006 7.9%
2022 11.79 2841st 2958 4.0%
2023 8.79 2880th 2980 3.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Marcus Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.64 852nd 4240 79.9%
2019 76.40 539th 4295 87.5%
2021 53.37 1606th 4331 62.9%
2022 52.80 1900th 4461 57.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Marcus Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.16 2690th 4319 37.7%
2019 37.42 2832nd 4357 35.0%
2021 35.84 2810th 4498 37.5%
2022 22.72 3830th 4563 16.1%
2023 27.20 3590th 4585 21.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marcus Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.98 2201st 4168 47.2%
2019 48.71 2087th 4188 50.2%
2021 33.89 2986th 4329 31.0%
2022 31.13 3345th 4376 23.6%
2023 30.06 3375th 4401 23.3%
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.

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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Enrollment information for Marcus Leadership Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 165 160 32 389 8 n/a n/a 0 754
1989 127 138 42 410 7 n/a n/a 0 724
1990 109 135 41 468 7 n/a n/a 0 760
1991 86 118 37 318 6 n/a n/a 0 565
1992 85 99 42 373 7 n/a n/a 0 606
1993 79 104 46 454 4 n/a n/a 0 687
1994 64 100 32 515 4 n/a n/a 0 715
1995 46 126 36 723 1 n/a n/a 0 932
1996 46 126 36 723 1 n/a n/a 0 932
1997 35 94 35 781 0 n/a n/a 0 945
1998 45 70 39 799 0 n/a n/a 0 953
1999 43 74 30 873 0 n/a n/a 0 1020
2000 40 72 27 864 0 n/a n/a 0 1003
2001 35 63 17 899 1 n/a n/a 0 1015
2002 12 46 24 1018 1 n/a n/a 0 1101
2003 12 46 24 1018 1 n/a n/a 0 1101
2004 18 49 18 1046 2 n/a n/a 0 1133
2005 10 43 21 1063 2 n/a n/a 0 1139
2006 10 58 17 1062 1 n/a n/a 0 1148
2007 6 32 13 836 0 n/a n/a 0 887
2008 4 31 10 838 2 n/a n/a 0 885
2009 7 35 7 842 0 n/a n/a 0 891
2010 9 39 6 843 0 n/a n/a 0 897
2011 8 37 5 855 0 0 1 0 906
2012 11 32 2 872 0 0 1 0 918
2013 10 26 2 924 0 0 2 0 964
2014 9 28 3 930 1 0 1 0 972
2015 6 29 3 932 0 0 1 0 971
2016 7 24 2 902 2 0 1 0 938
2017 9 22 3 799 4 1 2 0 840
2018 5 17 3 748 4 1 2 0 780
2019 7 21 4 703 6 1 2 0 744
2020 6 10 6 693 5 1 2 0 723
2021 9 7 4 608 6 1 2 0 637
2022 9 4 3 612 6 0 2 0 636
2023 7 3 3 623 7 0 1 0 644

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 Marcus Leadership Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 754 20.0 37.7 n/a
1989 724 n/a n/a n/a
1990 760 42.0 18.0 n/a
1991 565 41.5 13.6 n/a
1992 606 34.8 17.4 73.1
1993 687 36.0 19.1 87
1994 715 38.3 18.7 78.3
1995 932 48.5 19.2 83.4
1996 932 48.5 19.2 83.4
1997 945 53.8 17.6 81.5
1998 953 61.6 15.5 79.3
1999 1020 47.0 21.7 89.3
2000 1003 54.9 18.3 87
2001 1015 56.7 17.9 83.7
2002 1101 65.7 16.8 86.4
2003 1101 65.7 16.8 86.4
2004 1133 60.9 18.6 92.1
2005 1139 63.0 18.1 92.5
2006 1148 61.0 18.8 94.6
2007 887 53.0 16.7 98.6
2008 885 53.0 16.7 98.9
2009 891 53.0 16.8 98.3
2010 897 54.0 16.6 99.1
2011 906 54.0 16.7 98.6
2012 918 57.0 16.1 97.3
2013 964 55.0 17.5 97.5
2014 972 55.2 17.5 96.5
2015 971 59.0 16.4 91.8
2016 938 61.0 15.3 96.7
2017 840 58.8 14.2 98.6
2018 780 54.3 14.3 97.3
2019 744 48.0 15.5 96.6
2020 723 42.0 17.2 96.4
2021 637 42.0 15.1 96.9
2022 636 41.0 15.5 96.4
2023 644 42.0 15.3 97.8

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 Marcus Leadership Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 754 20.0 37.7 n/a
1989 724 n/a n/a n/a
1990 760 42.0 18.0 n/a
1991 565 41.5 13.6 n/a
1992 606 34.8 17.4 73.1
1993 687 36.0 19.1 87
1994 715 38.3 18.7 78.3
1995 932 48.5 19.2 83.4
1996 932 48.5 19.2 83.4
1997 945 53.8 17.6 81.5
1998 953 61.6 15.5 79.3
1999 1020 47.0 21.7 89.3
2000 1003 54.9 18.3 87
2001 1015 56.7 17.9 83.7
2002 1101 65.7 16.8 86.4
2003 1101 65.7 16.8 86.4
2004 1133 60.9 18.6 92.1
2005 1139 63.0 18.1 92.5
2006 1148 61.0 18.8 94.6
2007 887 53.0 16.7 98.6
2008 885 53.0 16.7 98.9
2009 891 53.0 16.8 98.3
2010 897 54.0 16.6 99.1
2011 906 54.0 16.7 98.6
2012 918 57.0 16.1 97.3
2013 964 55.0 17.5 97.5
2014 972 55.2 17.5 96.5
2015 971 59.0 16.4 91.8
2016 938 61.0 15.3 96.7
2017 840 58.8 14.2 98.6
2018 780 54.3 14.3 97.3
2019 744 48.0 15.5 96.6
2020 723 42.0 17.2 96.4
2021 637 42.0 15.1 96.9
2022 636 41.0 15.5 96.4
2023 644 42.0 15.3 97.8

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 Marcus Leadership Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,669 (17.8%) $7,727 (82.2%) $9,396
2020 $1,941 (20.1%) $7,702 (79.9%) $9,643
2021 $1,468 (12.9%) $9,928 (87.1%) $11,396

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Marcus Leadership Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2811th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3567th of 4647 Elementary schools
 14%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Marcus Leadership Academy)1143
 32%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3647
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marcus Leadership Academy)4137
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4341
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Marcus Leadership Academy)5116
 35%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4631
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marcus Leadership Academy)130
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))1713
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Marcus Leadership Academy)2629
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3742
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marcus Leadership Academy)4227
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4546
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Marcus Leadership Academy)3820
 18%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3839
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marcus Leadership Academy)00
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))1915
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Marcus Leadership Academy)4637
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4552
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marcus Leadership Academy)5741
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5550
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Marcus Leadership Academy)3314
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4229
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Marcus Leadership Academy)6233
 29%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))6343
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marcus Leadership Academy)00
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))1821
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2823
 5%
5th Grade Science (Marcus Leadership Academy)00
   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 Students744644
 13.4%
African American213
 85.7%
American Indian67
 16.7%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic703623
 11.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White77
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.6%97.8%
 1.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 644 students attended Marcus Leadership Academy.

Students who attend Marcus Leadership Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thomas C Marsh Middle
High : W T White High School

Students at Marcus Leadership Academy are 97% Hispanic, 1% White, 1% American Indian.

Marcus Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 18.1% of Texas elementary schools.


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