J P Starks Elementary

Summary:

J P Starks Elementary is a public magnet elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Dallas Independent School District (ISD), with a student population of 225 in the southern part of Dallas, TX. The student body is predominantly African American (59.11%) and Hispanic (34.67%).

While J P Starks Elementary has a relatively low dropout rate, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the Dallas ISD and Texas state averages on STAAR tests, particularly in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. The school's Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students have outperformed their peers at the district and state levels, but the school's African American and Gifted and Talented students have struggled, ranking well below the state averages. With over 90% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, J P Starks Elementary serves a high-poverty community, which may contribute to its academic challenges.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Dallas ISD, such as Cedar Crest Elementary, Elisha M Pease Elementary, and Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School, J P Starks Elementary generally performs worse on academic measures, with lower proficiency rates in reading and math. However, the school does have a lower dropout rate than some of its neighbors.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-8

 3033 Tips Blvd
       Dallas, TX  75216-3563


(972) 502-8800

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2929th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,975 Help


Students who attend J P Starks Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    John Lewis Social Justice Academy At O W Holmes
High:    Franklin D Roosevelt H S Of Innovation

Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  225

Racial breakdown:

African American:
59.1%
Hispanic:
34.7%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92% Help


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Compare Details J P Starks Elementary ranks worse than 62.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 70th 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 37.98. (See more...)
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Compare Details J P Starks Elementary ranks better than 91.8% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.83. (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 (59.1%), Hispanic (34.7%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J P Starks Elementary is 9.7, which is the 4th 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 J P Starks Elementary is $13,975, which is the 25th highest among 145 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

J P Starks Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks J P Starks Elementary 194th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See J P Starks Elementary 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 J P Starks Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at J P Starks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.29 1481st 3465 57.3%
2005 38.69 2533rd 3475 27.1%
2006 22.92 3096th 3476 10.9%
2007 26.16 3216th 3724 13.6%
2008 71.42 972nd 3768 74.2%
2009 82.16 367th 3884 90.6%
2010 86.96 39th 3937 99.0%
2011 69.30 1229th 4095 70.0%
2012 50.07 2273rd 4206 46.0%
2013 46.36 2503rd 4221 40.7%
2014 41.20 2839th 4260 33.4%
2015 49.18 2381st 4320 44.9%
2016 36.55 2992nd 4286 30.2%
2017 58.70 1551st 4329 64.2%
2018 61.22 1428th 4359 67.2%
2019 63.17 1352nd 4479 69.8%
2021 46.81 2207th 4578 51.8%
2022 46.19 2363rd 4581 48.4%
2023 44.81 2475th 4647 46.7%
2024 37.98 2929th 4675 37.3%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at J P Starks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.59 238th 3226 92.6%
2019 89.32 124th 3333 96.3%
2021 80.44 329th 3446 90.5%
2023 71.82 649th 3556 81.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at J P Starks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.06 777th 4264 81.8%
2019 75.64 565th 4309 86.9%
2021 58.99 1460th 4451 67.2%
2022 55.08 1810th 4477 59.6%
2023 52.14 2046th 4521 54.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at J P Starks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.62 2321st 4306 46.1%
2019 57.24 1646th 4348 62.1%
2021 44.34 2336th 4499 48.1%
2022 44.46 2504th 4561 45.1%
2023 54.89 1860th 4588 59.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Gifted and Talented students at J P Starks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.01 1837th 3106 40.9%
2019 47.95 2103rd 3184 34.0%
2021 26.94 2413th 3006 19.7%
2022 50.84 1822nd 2958 38.4%
2023 28.58 2571st 2980 13.7%
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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at J P Starks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.38 862nd 4240 79.7%
2019 78.30 476th 4295 88.9%
2021 51.74 1716th 4331 60.4%
2022 77.49 524th 4461 88.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at J P Starks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.06 895th 4319 79.3%
2019 65.90 1203rd 4357 72.4%
2021 49.73 1993rd 4498 55.7%
2022 49.41 2202nd 4563 51.7%
2023 38.17 2879th 4585 37.2%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at J P Starks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.87 779th 2483 68.6%
2019 61.61 718th 2515 71.5%
2021 52.85 950th 2444 61.1%
2022 47.70 1169th 2421 51.7%
2023 44.55 1265th 2443 48.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at J P Starks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.93 306th 4168 92.7%
2019 92.46 143rd 4188 96.6%
2021 84.95 357th 4329 91.8%
2022 97.03 54th 4376 98.8%
2023 77.86 608th 4401 86.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for J P Starks Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at J P Starks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.54 152nd 2252 93.3%
2022 96.15 51st 2254 97.7%
2023 98.15 21st 2330 99.1%
2024 87.83 194th 2361 91.8%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at J P Starks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 97.74 17th 1592 98.9%
2022 99.45 7th 1643 99.6%
2023 99.86 5th 1720 99.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at J P Starks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 96.72 24th 2172 98.9%
2022 97.96 20th 2220 99.1%
2023 99.67 11th 2251 99.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at J P Starks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.80 120th 2151 94.4%
2022 98.03 18th 2221 99.2%
2023 98.54 9th 2241 99.6%
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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at J P Starks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.90 1127th 1501 24.9%
2022 64.71 552nd 1488 62.9%
2023 58.90 769th 1481 48.1%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at J P Starks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 97.90 15th 2118 99.3%
2022 98.68 13th 2182 99.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at J P Starks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.40 185th 2168 91.5%
2022 91.81 109th 2228 95.1%
2023 96.30 50th 2245 97.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at J P Starks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 96.34 29th 2043 98.6%
2022 98.16 15th 2077 99.3%
2023 99.28 9th 2116 99.6%
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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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Enrollment information for J P Starks Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 2 508 3 55 n/a n/a n/a 0 568
1989 4 405 0 66 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1990 2 463 0 80 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1991 3 419 0 77 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1992 4 429 0 72 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1993 3 374 0 74 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1994 2 387 0 70 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1995 10 440 0 80 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1996 10 440 0 80 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1997 3 413 0 79 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1998 3 425 0 83 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1999 3 371 0 79 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2000 0 335 0 88 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2001 1 311 0 89 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2002 1 272 0 80 1 n/a n/a 0 354
2003 1 272 0 80 1 n/a n/a 0 354
2004 0 236 0 98 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2005 0 282 0 98 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2006 9 409 1 201 2 n/a n/a 0 622
2007 7 301 1 157 2 n/a n/a 0 468
2008 0 268 0 45 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2009 2 293 0 43 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2010 0 290 0 67 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2011 1 262 0 72 0 1 3 0 339
2012 5 285 0 80 0 1 1 0 372
2013 4 286 0 94 0 0 2 0 386
2014 1 234 0 88 0 0 2 0 325
2015 3 188 2 101 0 0 1 0 295
2016 9 216 3 94 0 0 2 0 324
2017 5 240 1 96 0 1 5 0 348
2018 3 223 1 81 0 0 4 0 312
2019 4 246 3 90 0 0 4 0 347
2020 7 199 6 87 0 0 6 0 305
2021 4 193 6 86 1 0 6 0 296
2022 3 146 6 79 1 0 6 0 241
2023 3 133 2 78 1 1 7 0 225

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 J P Starks Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 568 30.0 18.9 n/a
1989 475 n/a n/a n/a
1990 545 35.0 15.5 n/a
1991 499 35.2 14.1 n/a
1992 505 33.0 15.3 87.7
1993 451 28.0 16.1 94.9
1994 459 27.0 17.0 94.6
1995 530 29.9 17.7 91.7
1996 530 29.9 17.7 91.7
1997 495 32.0 15.5 88.3
1998 511 31.8 16.1 81.4
1999 453 23.0 19.7 84.5
2000 423 31.2 13.6 93.1
2001 401 31.9 12.6 92.8
2002 354 25.8 13.7 95.2
2003 354 25.8 13.7 95.2
2004 334 25.0 13.4 95.5
2005 380 25.0 15.2 96.1
2006 622 33.0 18.8 97.1
2007 468 33.0 14.2 97.2
2008 313 31.0 10.1 96.8
2009 338 27.0 12.5 98.5
2010 357 29.5 12.1 97.5
2011 339 26.5 12.7 97.1
2012 372 24.5 15.1 93.5
2013 386 26.0 14.8 95.9
2014 325 24.0 13.5 96
2015 295 24.0 12.2 89.2
2016 324 22.0 14.7 97.8
2017 348 24.0 14.5 99.1
2018 312 21.9 14.1 98.7
2019 347 21.0 16.5 97.7
2020 305 23.0 13.2 99
2021 296 27.0 10.9 96.3
2022 241 22.0 10.9 97.1
2023 225 23.0 9.7 92

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 J P Starks Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 568 30.0 18.9 n/a
1989 475 n/a n/a n/a
1990 545 35.0 15.5 n/a
1991 499 35.2 14.1 n/a
1992 505 33.0 15.3 87.7
1993 451 28.0 16.1 94.9
1994 459 27.0 17.0 94.6
1995 530 29.9 17.7 91.7
1996 530 29.9 17.7 91.7
1997 495 32.0 15.5 88.3
1998 511 31.8 16.1 81.4
1999 453 23.0 19.7 84.5
2000 423 31.2 13.6 93.1
2001 401 31.9 12.6 92.8
2002 354 25.8 13.7 95.2
2003 354 25.8 13.7 95.2
2004 334 25.0 13.4 95.5
2005 380 25.0 15.2 96.1
2006 622 33.0 18.8 97.1
2007 468 33.0 14.2 97.2
2008 313 31.0 10.1 96.8
2009 338 27.0 12.5 98.5
2010 357 29.5 12.1 97.5
2011 339 26.5 12.7 97.1
2012 372 24.5 15.1 93.5
2013 386 26.0 14.8 95.9
2014 325 24.0 13.5 96
2015 295 24.0 12.2 89.2
2016 324 22.0 14.7 97.8
2017 348 24.0 14.5 99.1
2018 312 21.9 14.1 98.7
2019 347 21.0 16.5 97.7
2020 305 23.0 13.2 99
2021 296 27.0 10.9 96.3
2022 241 22.0 10.9 97.1
2023 225 23.0 9.7 92

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 J P Starks Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,759 (17.3%) $8,417 (82.7%) $10,175
2020 $2,501 (20.3%) $9,841 (79.7%) $12,343
2021 $1,601 (11.5%) $12,374 (88.5%) $13,975

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

Impact of COVID-19 on J P Starks Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1352nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2475th of 4647 Elementary schools
 23.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (J P Starks Elementary)2533
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3647
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (J P Starks Elementary)2537
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4341
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (J P Starks Elementary)5121
 30%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3742
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (J P Starks Elementary)5128
 23%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4546
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (J P Starks Elementary)7059
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4552
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (J P Starks Elementary)6468
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5550
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (J P Starks Elementary)4821
 27%
   5th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4229
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (J P Starks Elementary)68100
 32%
   6th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))2644
 18%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (J P Starks Elementary)92100
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3836
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students347225
 35.2%
African American246133
 45.9%
American Indian01
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic9078
 13.3%
Pacific Islander01
White43
 25%
Two or More Races47
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.7%92%
 5.7%


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Students at J P Starks Elementary are 59% African American, 35% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 225 students attended J P Starks Elementary.

J P Starks Elementary ranks 2929th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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