Dallas Environmental Science Academy

Summary:

Dallas Environmental Science Academy is a public magnet middle school in Dallas, Texas, serving 427 students in grades 6-8. The school has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in Texas, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Dallas Environmental Science Academy significantly outperforms the Dallas Independent School District (ISD) and the state of Texas in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 93.89% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR/Reading, compared to 47.43% for Dallas ISD and 54.45% for Texas. The school also excels in the performance of its African American and Hispanic student subgroups, ranking 10th and 26th out of over 1,200 Texas middle schools, respectively, in STAAR/Reading. Additionally, the school has maintained a 0.0% dropout rate for several years, significantly lower than the state and district averages.

While Dallas Environmental Science Academy outperforms nearby schools in the Dallas ISD, some other nearby schools, such as Rosemont Upper and Uplift Williams Preparatory Middle, also demonstrate strong academic performance in certain subject areas. However, the school may need to focus more on addressing the needs of its Gifted and Talented student subgroup, as their performance is relatively lower compared to the school's overall performance. Additionally, the school's racial diversity is relatively low, with only 2.34% White and 9.13% African American students, which may be an area for the school to consider in terms of promoting diversity and inclusion.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 3531 N Westmoreland Rd
       Dallas, TX  75212


(972) 794-3950

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
77th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,580 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  427

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
87.4%
African American:
9.1%
White:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dallas Environmental Science Academy ranks better than 96.7% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 6th among 37 ranked middle schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.4. (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: Hispanic (87.4%), African American (9.1%), White (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dallas Environmental Science Academy is 15.8. 33 middle 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 Dallas Environmental Science Academy is $10,580. 32 middle schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dallas Environmental Science Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Dallas Environmental Science Academy 77th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Dallas Environmental Science Academy in the ranking list.)

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 Dallas Environmental Science Academy

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Rank History for all students at Dallas Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.37 128th 1573 91.9%
2005 90.65 11th 1582 99.3%
2006 88.65 25th 1585 98.4%
2007 87.33 28th 1684 98.3%
2008 87.65 10th 1718 99.4%
2009 87.07 7th 1763 99.6%
2010 85.57 7th 1803 99.6%
2011 85.32 10th 1895 99.5%
2012 94.25 10th 1951 99.5%
2013 93.81 5th 1973 99.7%
2014 92.56 18th 1987 99.1%
2015 93.81 10th 2043 99.5%
2016 93.17 8th 1987 99.6%
2017 99.49 4th 2027 99.8%
2018 99.52 4th 2080 99.8%
2019 99.29 7th 2193 99.7%
2021 91.89 126th 2252 94.4%
2022 95.64 57th 2254 97.5%
2023 95.61 59th 2330 97.5%
2024 94.40 77th 2361 96.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dallas Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 100.00 1st 1376 99.9%
2019 99.98 1st 1445 99.9%
2021 98.91 11th 1592 99.3%
2022 99.24 10th 1643 99.4%
2023 99.54 9th 1720 99.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dallas Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.94 2nd 2039 99.9%
2019 99.91 3rd 2073 99.9%
2021 96.54 26th 2172 98.8%
2022 98.94 9th 2220 99.6%
2023 98.57 17th 2251 99.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Dallas Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.13 3rd 2008 99.9%
2019 98.83 8th 2047 99.6%
2021 84.81 213th 2151 90.1%
2022 93.38 78th 2221 96.5%
2023 93.49 73rd 2241 96.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dallas Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.38 477th 1430 66.6%
2019 64.92 555th 1446 61.6%
2021 36.89 1106th 1501 26.3%
2022 43.77 1029th 1488 30.8%
2023 51.83 912th 1481 38.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Dallas Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 100.00 1st 2008 100.0%
2019 99.99 1st 2058 100.0%
2021 99.33 7th 2118 99.7%
2022 99.70 6th 2182 99.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Dallas Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.55 2nd 2030 99.9%
2019 99.34 6th 2069 99.7%
2021 94.58 69th 2168 96.8%
2022 96.15 54th 2228 97.6%
2023 96.17 55th 2245 97.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Dallas Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.06 7th 1167 99.4%
2019 98.91 8th 1193 99.3%
2021 88.35 69th 1213 94.3%
2022 97.75 19th 1251 98.5%
2023 98.80 10th 1273 99.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dallas Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.84 1st 1895 99.9%
2019 99.71 4th 1935 99.8%
2021 96.05 33rd 2043 98.4%
2022 97.83 20th 2077 99.0%
2023 97.68 26th 2116 98.8%
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Rank History for White students at Dallas Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.86 6th 1673 99.6%
2019 97.61 9th 1684 99.5%
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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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by a parent
Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Open Quote Be nice if the math teacher would actually teach instead of all the ONLINE activities. Before a student excels at any subject, they first have to be taught.
My sons grade has dropped from B to D since this school. Math teachers should be math teachers not someone you pulled from another subject to cover for the school year.

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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Open Quote If you want your child to have a private school educations for free. DESA is the middle school for him/her. The staff is wonderful!!!! The children are well mannered. The communication between teacher and parent is outstanding. I love it!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dallas Environmental Science Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 47 57 3 49 n/a n/a n/a 0 156
1989 48 69 6 50 0 n/a n/a 0 173
1990 58 71 3 56 1 n/a n/a 0 189
1991 71 66 7 54 1 n/a n/a 0 199
1992 67 71 9 46 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1993 69 71 9 36 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1994 62 68 5 50 1 n/a n/a 0 186
1995 43 43 3 58 0 n/a n/a 0 147
1996 43 43 3 58 0 n/a n/a 0 147
1997 58 62 6 69 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1998 57 67 9 71 1 n/a n/a 0 205
1999 35 71 8 70 2 n/a n/a 0 186
2000 34 64 8 78 5 n/a n/a 0 189
2001 37 62 5 75 2 n/a n/a 0 181
2002 14 63 2 81 3 n/a n/a 0 163
2003 14 63 2 81 3 n/a n/a 0 163
2004 12 59 3 109 1 n/a n/a 0 184
2005 11 46 7 115 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2006 6 52 9 109 1 n/a n/a 0 177
2007 8 54 11 139 2 n/a n/a 0 214
2008 18 48 9 139 1 n/a n/a 0 215
2009 16 47 4 124 1 n/a n/a 0 192
2010 15 61 4 136 2 n/a n/a 0 218
2011 15 65 3 109 11 17 3 0 223
2012 9 46 6 165 1 3 1 0 231
2013 16 60 8 283 1 0 2 0 370
2014 20 50 9 319 0 1 3 0 402
2015 19 58 6 341 0 1 2 0 427
2016 16 50 7 324 0 2 3 0 402
2017 14 59 8 341 0 1 6 0 429
2018 20 52 7 356 1 1 6 0 443
2019 18 43 6 385 1 2 5 0 460
2020 10 35 6 410 1 2 1 0 465
2021 11 42 7 412 0 2 0 0 474
2022 10 40 4 385 0 0 0 0 439
2023 10 39 5 373 0 0 0 0 427

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 Dallas Environmental Science Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 156 13.0 12.0 n/a
1989 173 n/a n/a n/a
1990 189 17.0 11.1 n/a
1991 199 18.0 11.0 n/a
1992 193 16.0 12.0 33.7
1993 185 16.0 11.6 44.3
1994 186 15.0 12.4 40.9
1995 147 15.0 9.8 42.9
1996 147 15.0 9.8 42.9
1997 195 16.0 12.2 39
1998 205 16.0 12.8 38.5
1999 186 14.9 12.5 48.4
2000 189 16.3 11.6 45
2001 181 16.0 11.3 36.5
2002 163 16.8 9.7 63.8
2003 163 16.8 9.7 63.8
2004 184 15.0 12.3 72.3
2005 179 13.8 13.0 74.3
2006 177 15.0 11.8 75.7
2007 214 15.0 14.3 83.6
2008 215 16.0 13.4 79.5
2009 192 17.0 11.3 72.9
2010 218 15.0 14.5 73.9
2011 223 16.0 13.9 70.9
2012 231 13.5 17.1 76.2
2013 370 24.0 15.4 78.1
2014 402 25.0 16.0 81.3
2015 427 28.0 15.2 83.6
2016 402 28.0 14.3 87.6
2017 429 26.0 16.5 87.9
2018 443 26.0 17.0 87.8
2019 460 25.0 18.4 85.9
2020 465 26.0 17.8 72.7
2021 474 26.0 18.2 75.5
2022 439 26.1 16.8 79.7
2023 427 27.0 15.8 74.7

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 Dallas Environmental Science Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 156 13.0 12.0 n/a
1989 173 n/a n/a n/a
1990 189 17.0 11.1 n/a
1991 199 18.0 11.0 n/a
1992 193 16.0 12.0 33.7
1993 185 16.0 11.6 44.3
1994 186 15.0 12.4 40.9
1995 147 15.0 9.8 42.9
1996 147 15.0 9.8 42.9
1997 195 16.0 12.2 39
1998 205 16.0 12.8 38.5
1999 186 14.9 12.5 48.4
2000 189 16.3 11.6 45
2001 181 16.0 11.3 36.5
2002 163 16.8 9.7 63.8
2003 163 16.8 9.7 63.8
2004 184 15.0 12.3 72.3
2005 179 13.8 13.0 74.3
2006 177 15.0 11.8 75.7
2007 214 15.0 14.3 83.6
2008 215 16.0 13.4 79.5
2009 192 17.0 11.3 72.9
2010 218 15.0 14.5 73.9
2011 223 16.0 13.9 70.9
2012 231 13.5 17.1 76.2
2013 370 24.0 15.4 78.1
2014 402 25.0 16.0 81.3
2015 427 28.0 15.2 83.6
2016 402 28.0 14.3 87.6
2017 429 26.0 16.5 87.9
2018 443 26.0 17.0 87.8
2019 460 25.0 18.4 85.9
2020 465 26.0 17.8 72.7
2021 474 26.0 18.2 75.5
2022 439 26.1 16.8 79.7
2023 427 27.0 15.8 74.7

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 Dallas Environmental Science Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,499 (15.6%) $8,117 (84.4%) $9,617
2020 $1,331 (12.8%) $9,079 (87.2%) $10,410
2021 $1,156 (10.9%) $9,424 (89.1%) $10,580

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dallas Environmental Science Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 7th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 59th of 2330 Middle schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Dallas Environmental Science Academy)8195
 14%
   6th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))2644
 18%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Environmental Science Academy)9380
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3836
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Dallas Environmental Science Academy)9584
 11%
   7th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3744
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
8th Grade Reading (Dallas Environmental Science Academy)9495
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4048
 8%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Environmental Science Academy)9969
 30%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5440
 14%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Dallas Environmental Science Academy)9672
 24%
   8th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3634
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Dallas Environmental Science Academy)7166
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))2624
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Dallas Environmental Science Academy)9785
 12%
   End of Course Algebra I (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))6440
 24%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students460427
 7.2%
African American4339
 9.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian65
 16.7%
Hispanic385373
 3.1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White1810
 44.4%
Two or More Races50
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.9%74.7%
 11.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dallas Environmental Science Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 427 students attended Dallas Environmental Science Academy.

Students at Dallas Environmental Science Academy are 87% Hispanic, 9% African American, 2% White, 1% Asian.

Yes! Dallas Environmental Science Academy is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 77th of 2361 Texas middle schools.


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