Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary

Summary:

Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary is a public elementary school in Dallas, Texas, serving 471 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.

Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to district and state averages on STAAR tests, with proficiency rates in reading, math, and science significantly lower than the averages. The school has struggled to support the academic achievement of student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Special Education students, though it has performed relatively better in supporting its "At Risk" and Low Socioeconomic Status student populations. As a result, the school has a low statewide ranking, typically in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, and has received a 2-star or 3-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years.

Nearby schools within the Dallas Independent School District, such as Arturo Salazar Elementary, Leila P Cowart Elementary, and L O Donald Elementary, generally perform at a similar level to Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary on STAAR assessments. However, schools like Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary and Hall Personalized Learning Academy At Oak Cliff demonstrate stronger academic performance, ranking in the top half of Texas elementary schools. The charter school, Life School Mountain Creek, performs significantly lower than Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary and the other nearby public schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4510 W Jefferson Blvd
       Dallas, TX  75211


(972) 502-5100

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2281st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,064 Help


Students who attend Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    L V Stockard Middle
High:    Moises E Molina High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  471

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.7%
White:
2.5%
African American:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.2% Help


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Compare Details Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary ranks better than 51.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 50th 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 48.03. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.7%), White (2.5%), African American (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary is 14, which is the 66th 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 Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary is $12,064. 93 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary 2281st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary 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 Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 7.89 3645th 3724 2.1%
2008 30.48 3097th 3768 17.8%
2009 44.75 2507th 3884 35.5%
2010 46.52 2512th 3937 36.2%
2011 45.61 2662nd 4095 35.0%
2012 39.99 2891st 4206 31.3%
2013 41.46 2788th 4221 33.9%
2014 24.53 3646th 4260 14.4%
2015 7.88 4173rd 4320 3.4%
2016 13.66 3982nd 4286 7.1%
2017 35.62 2803rd 4329 35.3%
2018 55.17 1725th 4359 60.4%
2019 47.25 2204th 4479 50.8%
2021 26.05 3442nd 4578 24.8%
2022 41.03 2676th 4581 41.6%
2023 40.67 2752nd 4647 40.8%
2024 48.03 2281st 4675 51.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.80 700th 3226 78.3%
2019 69.68 655th 3333 80.3%
2021 42.64 1892nd 3446 45.1%
2022 60.08 1091st 3487 68.7%
2023 56.58 1323rd 3556 62.8%
2024 63.03 1018th 3638 72.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.96 2444th 3558 31.3%
2019 24.14 3237th 3684 12.1%
2021 32.21 2623rd 3799 31.0%
2022 27.38 3210th 3952 18.8%
2023 44.30 1996th 4086 51.2%
2024 45.27 2199th 4261 48.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.16 984th 4264 76.9%
2019 60.39 1338th 4309 68.9%
2021 38.08 2852nd 4451 35.9%
2022 51.30 2066th 4477 53.9%
2023 51.65 2073rd 4521 54.1%
2024 65.97 1145th 4560 74.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.28 2099th 4306 51.3%
2019 45.74 2289th 4348 47.4%
2021 26.76 3397th 4499 24.5%
2022 41.94 2662nd 4561 41.6%
2023 42.17 2660th 4588 42.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.79 1971st 3106 36.5%
2019 38.14 2454th 3184 22.9%
2021 16.42 2694th 3006 10.4%
2022 19.93 2702nd 2958 8.7%
2023 21.04 2720th 2980 8.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.32 866th 4240 79.6%
2019 72.67 675th 4295 84.3%
2021 43.38 2318th 4331 46.5%
2022 60.09 1408th 4461 68.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.99 1382nd 4319 68.0%
2019 49.31 2053rd 4357 52.9%
2021 27.94 3324th 4498 26.1%
2022 40.66 2698th 4563 40.9%
2023 38.76 2836th 4585 38.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.52 1343rd 4168 67.8%
2019 55.61 1629th 4188 61.1%
2021 32.61 3068th 4329 29.1%
2022 47.49 2251st 4376 48.6%
2023 46.75 2280th 4401 48.2%
2024 56.69 1674th 4431 62.2%
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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 teacher
Thursday, February 25, 2010

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Enrollment information for Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2007 14 14 2 717 1 n/a n/a 0 748
2008 6 22 0 716 1 n/a n/a 0 745
2009 3 15 0 740 2 n/a n/a 0 760
2010 4 10 0 717 2 n/a n/a 0 733
2011 8 9 0 753 1 0 2 0 773
2012 8 8 1 743 2 0 1 0 763
2013 6 8 1 675 2 0 1 0 693
2014 2 13 1 683 1 0 1 0 701
2015 6 15 2 665 0 0 1 0 689
2016 7 20 1 642 0 0 0 0 670
2017 7 8 1 596 0 0 0 0 612
2018 6 5 1 575 0 0 1 0 588
2019 6 8 0 524 0 0 2 0 540
2020 7 9 0 505 1 0 4 0 526
2021 7 4 0 469 0 0 1 0 481
2022 14 2 2 455 0 0 3 0 476
2023 12 8 0 446 1 0 4 0 471

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 Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2007 748 44.0 17.0 94.1
2008 745 47.9 15.6 92.5
2009 760 44.0 17.3 92.6
2010 733 43.2 16.9 94.3
2011 773 44.6 17.3 95
2012 763 47.3 16.1 94.1
2013 693 41.7 16.6 96.5
2014 701 40.5 17.2 96.3
2015 689 48.0 14.3 90.9
2016 670 44.0 15.2 90
2017 612 39.2 15.5 94.4
2018 588 37.9 15.4 94.6
2019 540 37.0 14.5 93.5
2020 526 36.3 14.4 92.4
2021 481 36.0 13.3 89.4
2022 476 29.4 16.1 93.1
2023 471 33.5 14.0 89.2

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 Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2007 748 44.0 17.0 94.1
2008 745 47.9 15.6 92.5
2009 760 44.0 17.3 92.6
2010 733 43.2 16.9 94.3
2011 773 44.6 17.3 95
2012 763 47.3 16.1 94.1
2013 693 41.7 16.6 96.5
2014 701 40.5 17.2 96.3
2015 689 48.0 14.3 90.9
2016 670 44.0 15.2 90
2017 612 39.2 15.5 94.4
2018 588 37.9 15.4 94.6
2019 540 37.0 14.5 93.5
2020 526 36.3 14.4 92.4
2021 481 36.0 13.3 89.4
2022 476 29.4 16.1 93.1
2023 471 33.5 14.0 89.2

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 Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,867 (18.5%) $8,238 (81.5%) $10,105
2020 $2,570 (24.2%) $8,029 (75.8%) $10,599
2021 $1,602 (13.3%) $10,462 (86.7%) $12,064

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary

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 2204th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2752nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 10%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary)4750
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3647
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary)4547
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4341
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary)6832
 36%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4631
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary)4227
 15%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3742
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary)3835
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4546
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary)5750
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3839
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary)4657
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4552
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary)6042
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5550
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary)4418
 26%
   5th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4229
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary)7137
 34%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))6343
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students540471
 12.8%
African American88
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic524446
 14.9%
Pacific Islander00
White612
 100%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.5%89.2%
 4.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 471 students attended Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary.

Students who attend Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : L V Stockard Middle
High : Moises E Molina High School

Students at Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary are 95% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% African American.

Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary ranks 2281st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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