Thurgood Marshall Elementary

Summary:

Thurgood Marshall Elementary is a public elementary school in Dallas, Texas, serving 514 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Richardson Independent School District (ISD). While the school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students compared to nearby schools, it consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools academically and faces challenges with its English Language Learner and Special Education populations.

Thurgood Marshall Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students (over 95%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school also spends significantly more per student ($13,449 in 2020-2021) compared to nearby schools, which range from $9,826 to $11,909 per student. However, this additional funding has not translated to improved academic performance, as Thurgood Marshall Elementary's STAAR test scores are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects.

In contrast, nearby schools such as Wallace Elementary, Merriman Park Elementary, and Moss Haven Elementary have significantly higher academic performance and lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students, suggesting that the challenges faced by Thurgood Marshall Elementary may be unique to the school and its student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 9666 Ferris Branch
       Dallas, TX  75243


(469) 593-6800

District: Richardson Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4156th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,449 Help


Students who attend Thurgood Marshall Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lake Highlands J H
High:    Lake Highlands High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  514

Racial breakdown:

African American:
59.3%
Asian:
17.5%
Hispanic:
15.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Thurgood Marshall Elementary ranks worse than 88.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 34th among 40 ranked elementary schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Thurgood Marshall Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (59.3%), Asian (17.5%), Hispanic (15.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall Elementary is 12.4, which is the 16th best among 40 elementary schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thurgood Marshall Elementary is $13,449, which is the highest among 40 elementary schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Thurgood Marshall Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Richardson Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Richardson Independent School District (Isd) 403rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thurgood Marshall Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 51.30 2141st 3724 42.5%
2008 38.78 2731st 3768 27.5%
2009 30.29 3183rd 3884 18.0%
2010 43.82 2654th 3937 32.6%
2011 41.59 2870th 4095 29.9%
2012 31.10 3375th 4206 19.8%
2013 17.28 3890th 4221 7.8%
2014 17.34 3911th 4260 8.2%
2015 14.39 3989th 4320 7.7%
2016 20.21 3721st 4286 13.2%
2017 15.77 3984th 4329 8.0%
2018 18.84 3869th 4359 11.2%
2019 21.55 3836th 4479 14.4%
2021 43.51 2375th 4578 48.1%
2022 26.26 3588th 4581 21.7%
2023 29.82 3408th 4647 26.7%
2024 17.52 4156th 4675 11.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.46 2625th 3226 18.6%
2019 37.06 2273rd 3333 31.8%
2021 40.15 2066th 3446 40.0%
2022 25.09 2985th 3487 14.4%
2023 20.83 3217th 3556 9.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.30 1747th 3558 50.9%
2019 30.10 2828th 3684 23.2%
2021 33.73 2502nd 3799 34.1%
2022 28.19 3162nd 3952 20.0%
2023 39.20 2363rd 4086 42.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.27 3368th 4264 21.0%
2019 32.63 3287th 4309 23.7%
2021 75.30 619th 4451 86.1%
2022 40.45 2807th 4477 37.3%
2023 61.65 1404th 4521 68.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.67 3806th 4306 11.6%
2019 26.05 3560th 4348 18.1%
2021 47.41 2176th 4499 51.6%
2022 30.29 3406th 4561 25.3%
2023 31.79 3279th 4588 28.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.60 3588th 4240 15.4%
2019 33.74 3142nd 4295 26.8%
2021 43.71 2294th 4331 47.0%
2022 24.23 3837th 4461 14.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.83 3835th 4319 11.2%
2019 20.02 3852nd 4357 11.6%
2021 40.91 2504th 4498 44.3%
2022 23.86 3759th 4563 17.6%
2023 29.37 3452nd 4585 24.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 5.10 942nd 967 2.6%
2022 3.06 942nd 957 1.6%
2023 3.92 991st 1015 2.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.36 1693rd 2483 31.8%
2019 46.59 1276th 2515 49.3%
2021 72.11 377th 2444 84.6%
2022 58.95 806th 2421 66.7%
2023 53.76 945th 2443 61.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.30 2560th 4168 38.6%
2019 25.76 3520th 4188 16.0%
2021 45.28 2226th 4329 48.6%
2022 14.88 4144th 4376 5.3%
2023 34.04 3158th 4401 28.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Thurgood Marshall Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 8 430 9 72 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2007 5 430 3 100 2 n/a n/a 0 540
2008 10 412 3 110 1 n/a n/a 0 536
2009 14 454 6 153 2 n/a n/a 0 629
2010 12 414 3 174 1 n/a n/a 0 604
2011 16 445 3 215 2 0 7 0 688
2012 11 392 2 221 1 1 11 0 639
2013 11 442 0 211 4 0 9 0 677
2014 23 407 1 218 4 0 17 0 670
2015 22 443 0 219 4 2 19 0 709
2016 26 430 1 204 4 1 15 0 681
2017 26 465 2 159 5 3 21 0 681
2018 27 466 13 113 4 0 16 0 639
2019 16 467 18 84 3 1 11 0 600
2020 12 446 35 76 4 1 21 0 595
2021 10 345 50 81 4 2 15 0 507
2022 19 346 82 80 1 1 15 0 544
2023 24 305 90 78 3 2 12 0 514

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thurgood Marshall Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 519 37.5 13.8 86.1
2007 540 36.2 14.9 90
2008 536 42.6 12.6 87.3
2009 629 42.6 14.7 84.3
2010 604 47.8 12.6 89.2
2011 688 43.9 15.6 88.1
2012 639 40.4 15.8 89.7
2013 677 41.0 16.5 92.5
2014 670 43.4 15.4 89.9
2015 709 43.0 16.4 91.8
2016 681 44.0 15.4 90.3
2017 681 41.5 16.4 83.1
2018 639 43.4 14.7 87.3
2019 600 39.6 15.1 93.8
2020 595 40.6 14.6 94.8
2021 507 42.0 12.0 95.5
2022 544 41.6 13.0 98
2023 514 41.4 12.4 98.6

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 Thurgood Marshall Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 519 37.5 13.8 86.1
2007 540 36.2 14.9 90
2008 536 42.6 12.6 87.3
2009 629 42.6 14.7 84.3
2010 604 47.8 12.6 89.2
2011 688 43.9 15.6 88.1
2012 639 40.4 15.8 89.7
2013 677 41.0 16.5 92.5
2014 670 43.4 15.4 89.9
2015 709 43.0 16.4 91.8
2016 681 44.0 15.4 90.3
2017 681 41.5 16.4 83.1
2018 639 43.4 14.7 87.3
2019 600 39.6 15.1 93.8
2020 595 40.6 14.6 94.8
2021 507 42.0 12.0 95.5
2022 544 41.6 13.0 98
2023 514 41.4 12.4 98.6

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 Thurgood Marshall Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,178 (19.8%) $8,799 (80.2%) $10,977
2020 $2,791 (24.7%) $8,525 (75.3%) $11,316
2021 $2,378 (17.7%) $11,072 (82.3%) $13,449

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Thurgood Marshall Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3836th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3408th of 4647 Elementary schools
 12.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Thurgood Marshall Elementary)1744
 27%
   3rd Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4755
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thurgood Marshall Elementary)3039
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5448
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Thurgood Marshall Elementary)2540
 15%
   4th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4551
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thurgood Marshall Elementary)3432
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4951
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Thurgood Marshall Elementary)3333
   5th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5357
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thurgood Marshall Elementary)3933
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5957
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Thurgood Marshall Elementary)3218
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5239
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Thurgood Marshall Elementary)1432
 18%
   6th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4355
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Thurgood Marshall Elementary)5334
 19%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5950
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students600514
 14.3%
African American467305
 34.7%
American Indian33
Asian1890
 400%
Hispanic8478
 7.1%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White1624
 50%
Two or More Races1112
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.8%98.6%
 4.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Thurgood Marshall Elementary

Thurgood Marshall Elementary ranks in the bottom 11.1% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 514 students attended Thurgood Marshall Elementary.

Students who attend Thurgood Marshall Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lake Highlands J H
High : Lake Highlands High School

Students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary are 59% African American, 18% Asian, 15% Hispanic, 5% White, 2% Two or more races.


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