Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy

Summary:

Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Grand Prairie, Texas, with a student population of 432 that is predominantly Hispanic and African American. Despite having access to more resources than nearby schools, the academy consistently underperforms academically, ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools.

The school's academic performance is particularly low for White students, who rank in the bottom 1-2% of Texas elementary schools, as well as for male students, Hispanic students, and students with special education needs. However, the school performs relatively better for English Language Learners and African American students. Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy spends significantly more per student ($13,153 in 2020-2021) compared to other schools in the Grand Prairie Independent School District, and has a lower student-teacher ratio, suggesting it has access to more resources. Yet, the school's performance remains consistently below the district and state averages across grade levels and subject areas.

The inconsistent performance of Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy, with its ranking fluctuating between 1 and 2 stars out of 5, suggests the school may be struggling to maintain consistent academic progress. When compared to other elementary schools in the area, such as Farrell Elementary, Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory, and West Elementary, Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy generally underperforms, even though it has access to more resources. This indicates the school may be facing challenges in effectively utilizing its resources to drive student achievement, particularly for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1902 Palmer Trl
       Grand Prairie, TX  75052-1999


(972) 641-1664

District: Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3570th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,153 Help


Students who attend Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Harry S Truman Middle
High:    South Grand Prairie High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  429

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.5%
African American:
19.1%
White:
13.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy ranks worse than 76.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 16th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.5%), African American (19.1%), White (13.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy is 16.4. 20 elementary schools in the Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy is $13,153, which is the 3rd highest among 22 elementary schools in the Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy 3570th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy in the ranking list.)

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Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd) 547th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy

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Rank History for all students at Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.38 1477th 3465 57.4%
2005 45.52 2227th 3475 35.9%
2006 33.15 2732nd 3476 21.4%
2007 36.52 2825th 3724 24.1%
2008 57.84 1780th 3768 52.8%
2009 62.72 1568th 3884 59.6%
2010 75.51 750th 3937 80.9%
2011 64.78 1509th 4095 63.2%
2012 47.80 2407th 4206 42.8%
2013 31.69 3326th 4221 21.2%
2014 38.94 2961st 4260 30.5%
2015 32.49 3233rd 4320 25.2%
2016 37.92 2933rd 4286 31.6%
2017 19.25 3817th 4329 11.8%
2018 23.91 3589th 4359 17.7%
2019 21.27 3851st 4479 14.0%
2021 30.42 3142nd 4578 31.4%
2022 27.88 3485th 4581 23.9%
2023 27.42 3543rd 4647 23.8%
2024 27.79 3570th 4675 23.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.00 615th 3226 80.9%
2019 59.60 1099th 3333 67.0%
2021 55.51 1201st 3446 65.1%
2022 53.16 1463rd 3487 58.0%
2023 50.55 1648th 3556 53.7%
2024 45.23 1887th 3638 48.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.35 3389th 3558 4.7%
2019 33.52 2535th 3684 31.2%
2021 49.32 1466th 3799 61.4%
2022 34.37 2703rd 3952 31.6%
2023 16.77 3924th 4086 4.0%
2024 14.81 4076th 4261 4.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.89 2776th 4264 34.9%
2019 29.69 3478th 4309 19.3%
2021 35.58 3023rd 4451 32.1%
2022 35.74 3110th 4477 30.5%
2023 30.35 3504th 4521 22.5%
2024 38.32 2997th 4560 34.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.54 3447th 4306 19.9%
2019 24.62 3646th 4348 16.1%
2021 26.02 3451st 4499 23.3%
2022 25.57 3704th 4561 18.8%
2023 32.44 3242nd 4588 29.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.87 1918th 3106 38.2%
2019 54.38 1827th 3184 42.6%
2021 15.91 2708th 3006 9.9%
2022 23.76 2627th 2958 11.2%
2023 50.77 1890th 2980 36.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.86 2239th 4240 47.2%
2019 27.52 3558th 4295 17.2%
2021 46.37 2094th 4331 51.7%
2022 35.63 3128th 4461 29.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.00 3657th 4319 15.3%
2019 24.26 3656th 4357 16.1%
2021 36.82 2746th 4498 39.0%
2022 32.04 3271st 4563 28.3%
2023 25.69 3691st 4585 19.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.62 2053rd 2483 17.3%
2019 27.49 2053rd 2515 18.4%
2021 36.79 1550th 2444 36.6%
2022 30.99 1836th 2421 24.2%
2023 35.13 1645th 2443 32.7%
2024 28.45 1936th 2421 20.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.01 3197th 4168 23.3%
2019 42.43 2478th 4188 40.8%
2021 48.09 2059th 4329 52.4%
2022 34.13 3150th 4376 28.0%
2023 27.72 3497th 4401 20.5%
2024 22.26 3841st 4431 13.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.50 2898th 3127 7.3%
2019 15.54 2929th 3142 6.8%
2021 4.02 3049th 3082 1.1%
2024 47.95 1687th 3078 45.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for White 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 Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 463 61 22 71 3 n/a n/a 0 620
1989 488 70 11 63 2 n/a n/a 0 634
1990 463 67 16 70 2 n/a n/a 0 618
1991 433 60 16 62 4 n/a n/a 0 575
1992 378 70 19 63 3 n/a n/a 0 533
1993 378 76 22 52 5 n/a n/a 0 533
1994 344 70 18 55 3 n/a n/a 0 490
1995 302 58 17 70 5 n/a n/a 0 452
1996 302 58 17 70 5 n/a n/a 0 452
1997 270 61 21 66 5 n/a n/a 0 423
1998 274 63 18 89 5 n/a n/a 0 449
1999 255 66 16 81 8 n/a n/a 0 426
2000 256 84 20 100 9 n/a n/a 0 469
2001 260 95 20 121 4 n/a n/a 0 500
2002 196 89 12 136 6 n/a n/a 0 439
2003 196 89 12 136 6 n/a n/a 0 439
2004 211 77 21 161 5 n/a n/a 0 475
2005 196 82 23 197 5 n/a n/a 0 503
2006 206 121 29 258 5 n/a n/a 0 619
2007 208 135 32 282 5 n/a n/a 0 662
2008 129 81 30 224 4 n/a n/a 0 468
2009 118 83 34 219 6 n/a n/a 0 460
2010 110 93 22 235 4 n/a n/a 0 464
2011 191 78 26 109 44 1 12 0 461
2012 153 75 26 137 42 2 14 0 449
2013 129 72 26 166 25 1 13 0 432
2014 92 74 27 264 4 1 10 0 472
2015 79 76 29 246 3 1 6 0 440
2016 84 69 31 221 3 3 13 0 424
2017 62 64 24 195 1 3 15 0 364
2018 75 81 21 214 1 2 11 0 405
2019 55 105 18 220 2 2 16 0 418
2020 50 95 14 238 4 2 12 0 415
2021 45 91 12 209 4 2 10 0 373
2022 38 95 6 232 4 1 12 0 388
2023 47 99 11 248 5 2 20 0 432
2024 56 82 11 251 6 1 22 0 429

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 Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 620 31.0 20.0 n/a
1989 634 n/a n/a n/a
1990 618 30.0 20.6 n/a
1991 575 30.2 19.0 n/a
1992 533 28.3 18.8 9.2
1993 533 29.0 18.4 15
1994 490 26.5 18.5 10.4
1995 452 26.2 17.3 13.5
1996 452 26.2 17.3 13.5
1997 423 28.5 14.8 13.5
1998 449 31.1 14.4 18.9
1999 426 31.7 13.4 26.1
2000 469 34.4 13.6 26.7
2001 500 36.3 13.8 24.8
2002 439 33.3 13.2 38.3
2003 439 33.3 13.2 38.3
2004 475 36.5 13.0 35.6
2005 503 34.7 14.5 40.4
2006 619 39.7 15.6 47.7
2007 662 44.0 15.0 49.8
2008 468 31.0 15.1 47.4
2009 460 32.0 14.4 50
2010 464 27.0 17.1 58.4
2011 461 29.0 15.8 61.6
2012 449 26.7 16.8 68.8
2013 432 27.8 15.5 65.3
2014 472 30.2 15.5 63.6
2015 440 30.0 14.6 70.2
2016 424 29.0 14.6 71
2017 364 27.3 13.3 73.1
2018 405 28.3 14.2 75.8
2019 418 27.8 15.0 82.8
2020 415 27.2 15.2 84.3
2021 373 27.1 13.7 76.1
2022 388 28.1 13.7 74.7
2023 432 27.2 15.8 73.6
2024 429 26.0 16.4 81.1

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 Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 620 31.0 20.0 n/a
1989 634 n/a n/a n/a
1990 618 30.0 20.6 n/a
1991 575 30.2 19.0 n/a
1992 533 28.3 18.8 9.2
1993 533 29.0 18.4 15
1994 490 26.5 18.5 10.4
1995 452 26.2 17.3 13.5
1996 452 26.2 17.3 13.5
1997 423 28.5 14.8 13.5
1998 449 31.1 14.4 18.9
1999 426 31.7 13.4 26.1
2000 469 34.4 13.6 26.7
2001 500 36.3 13.8 24.8
2002 439 33.3 13.2 38.3
2003 439 33.3 13.2 38.3
2004 475 36.5 13.0 35.6
2005 503 34.7 14.5 40.4
2006 619 39.7 15.6 47.7
2007 662 44.0 15.0 49.8
2008 468 31.0 15.1 47.4
2009 460 32.0 14.4 50
2010 464 27.0 17.1 58.4
2011 461 29.0 15.8 61.6
2012 449 26.7 16.8 68.8
2013 432 27.8 15.5 65.3
2014 472 30.2 15.5 63.6
2015 440 30.0 14.6 70.2
2016 424 29.0 14.6 71
2017 364 27.3 13.3 73.1
2018 405 28.3 14.2 75.8
2019 418 27.8 15.0 82.8
2020 415 27.2 15.2 84.3
2021 373 27.1 13.7 76.1
2022 388 28.1 13.7 74.7
2023 432 27.2 15.8 73.6
2024 429 26.0 16.4 81.1

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,609 (15.1%) $9,071 (84.9%) $10,680
2020 $3,435 (27.9%) $8,873 (72.1%) $12,308
2021 $3,806 (28.9%) $9,346 (71.1%) $13,153

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3851st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3543rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy)3443
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4447
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy)3533
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4940
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy)7813
 65%
   3rd Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4427
 17%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy)1628
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4344
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy)3232
   4th Grade Mathematics (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4945
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy)2043
 23%
   4th Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))3430
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2929
5th Grade Reading (Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy)3753
 16%
   5th Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))5354
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy)3833
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))5644
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy)326
 26%
   5th Grade Science (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4724
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students418432
 3.3%
African American10599
 5.7%
American Indian25
 150%
Asian1811
 38.9%
Hispanic220248
 12.7%
Pacific Islander22
White5547
 14.5%
Two or More Races1620
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.8%73.6%
 9.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy

In the 2023-24 school year, 429 students attended Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy.

Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy ranks in the bottom 23.6% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy are 59% Hispanic, 19% African American, 13% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harry S Truman Middle
High : South Grand Prairie High School


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