Howard Dobbs Elementary

Summary:

Howard Dobbs Elementary is a public elementary school in Rockwall, Texas, serving 617 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Rockwall Independent School District (ISD). This diverse school has a higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students compared to nearby schools, and its academic performance has been mixed, with stronger results in the upper grades.

While Howard Dobbs Elementary's proficiency rates in STAAR Reading and Mathematics were generally lower than the Rockwall ISD and Texas averages, particularly in 3rd and 4th grade, the school has performed well in serving its special education and English Language Learner (ELL) student populations. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (58.18%) compared to nearby schools, indicating it serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Interestingly, Howard Dobbs Elementary's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 726 to 1,552 out of over 4,000 Texas elementary schools. When compared to the nearby Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary, Ouida Springer, and other schools in the Rockwall ISD, Howard Dobbs Elementary generally performs at a lower level, particularly in the lower grades. However, the school's performance in the upper grades is more competitive, with higher proficiency rates in STAAR Reading and Mathematics.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 101 S Clark St
       Rockwall, TX  75087-2562


(972) 771-5232

District: Rockwall Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
900th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,030 Help


Students who attend Howard Dobbs Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Herman E Utley Middle
High:    Rockwall High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  617

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
45.5%
White:
37.9%
African American:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Howard Dobbs Elementary ranks better than 80.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 11th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Rockwall Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45.5%), White (37.9%), African American (10.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Howard Dobbs Elementary is 16.5. 7 elementary schools in the Rockwall Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Howard Dobbs Elementary is $10,030, which is the 4th highest among 15 elementary schools in the Rockwall Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Howard Dobbs Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Rockwall Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Rockwall Independent School District (Isd) 113th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Howard Dobbs Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Howard Dobbs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.26 848th 3465 75.5%
2005 78.34 541st 3475 84.4%
2006 80.10 409th 3476 88.2%
2007 84.05 206th 3724 94.5%
2008 80.54 446th 3768 88.2%
2009 77.84 622nd 3884 84.0%
2010 75.88 727th 3937 81.5%
2011 71.25 1099th 4095 73.2%
2012 74.74 895th 4206 78.7%
2013 83.21 509th 4221 87.9%
2014 79.83 726th 4260 83.0%
2015 77.46 882nd 4320 79.6%
2016 72.88 1104th 4286 74.2%
2017 60.27 1466th 4329 66.1%
2018 63.96 1298th 4359 70.2%
2019 59.16 1552nd 4479 65.3%
2021 61.71 1460th 4578 68.1%
2022 69.35 1176th 4581 74.3%
2023 73.40 1026th 4647 77.9%
2024 75.92 900th 4675 80.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Howard Dobbs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.13 310th 1099 71.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Howard Dobbs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.41 1527th 3226 52.7%
2019 42.11 1989th 3333 40.3%
2021 75.47 467th 3446 86.4%
2022 76.15 470th 3487 86.5%
2023 75.28 541st 3556 84.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Howard Dobbs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.01 798th 3558 77.6%
2019 61.79 863rd 3684 76.6%
2021 76.18 408th 3799 89.3%
2022 82.88 310th 3952 92.2%
2023 56.71 1261st 4086 69.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Howard Dobbs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.08 1959th 4264 54.1%
2019 41.86 2661st 4309 38.2%
2021 70.08 837th 4451 81.2%
2022 54.46 1854th 4477 58.6%
2023 66.55 1096th 4521 75.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Howard Dobbs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.76 1441st 4306 66.5%
2019 59.14 1545th 4348 64.5%
2021 55.26 1731st 4499 61.5%
2022 63.08 1417th 4561 68.9%
2023 72.76 983rd 4588 78.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Howard Dobbs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.89 809th 3106 74.0%
2019 74.24 502nd 3184 84.2%
2021 79.21 377th 3006 87.5%
2022 69.52 798th 2958 73.0%
2023 66.06 1099th 2980 63.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Howard Dobbs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.45 1899th 4240 55.2%
2019 52.80 1787th 4295 58.4%
2021 69.20 780th 4331 82.0%
2022 75.57 593rd 4461 86.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Howard Dobbs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.46 1296th 4319 70.0%
2019 58.04 1563rd 4357 64.1%
2021 67.21 1182nd 4498 73.7%
2022 71.83 1048th 4563 77.0%
2023 70.82 1085th 4585 76.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Howard Dobbs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.13 1668th 2483 32.8%
2019 34.94 1757th 2515 30.1%
2021 48.19 1102nd 2444 54.9%
2022 43.45 1319th 2421 45.5%
2023 45.26 1227th 2443 49.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Howard Dobbs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.13 1872nd 4168 55.1%
2019 50.74 1938th 4188 53.7%
2021 66.76 1025th 4329 76.3%
2022 71.41 864th 4376 80.3%
2023 73.78 770th 4401 82.5%
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Rank History for White students at Howard Dobbs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.38 921st 3127 70.5%
2019 55.82 1335th 3142 57.5%
2021 49.38 1516th 3082 50.8%
2022 59.48 1183rd 3082 61.6%
2023 68.15 871st 3106 72.0%
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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 citizen
Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Open Quote As a grandparent of newly transferred family, I was pleased to see the family spirit at Dobbs, my grandchildren had been dreading leaving the old for the new and now they say out of 3 shcools, which they have beenin, "This is really the best school, I wish I had known sooner." AP classes are available now,, hereas none were offered prior. The student teacher ration and "I know everyone in my grade the first week, before I was just another student. Chior and guitar has perked her interest, where she can expand her education. Computer increased time and AP Math is now available. "The PE teacher really challenges us to do our best." . Having sent all of my 4 children to the Howard Dobbs school, I am glad that after relocating, these students are now feeling, inspirered and "at home" with learning. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Howard Dobbs Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 471 26 1 50 2 n/a n/a 0 550
1989 440 36 4 54 1 n/a n/a 0 535
1990 471 38 2 66 1 n/a n/a 0 578
1991 423 37 3 55 1 n/a n/a 0 519
1992 479 50 1 84 2 n/a n/a 0 616
1993 475 49 9 102 3 n/a n/a 0 638
1994 501 52 2 133 3 n/a n/a 0 691
1995 530 51 4 142 1 n/a n/a 0 728
1996 530 51 4 142 1 n/a n/a 0 728
1997 297 36 2 87 1 n/a n/a 0 423
1998 276 40 5 102 1 n/a n/a 0 424
1999 299 36 2 98 6 n/a n/a 0 441
2000 313 47 0 93 6 n/a n/a 0 459
2001 354 39 0 106 7 n/a n/a 0 506
2002 370 41 1 178 5 n/a n/a 0 595
2003 370 41 1 178 5 n/a n/a 0 595
2004 349 28 2 185 5 n/a n/a 0 569
2005 348 36 2 157 2 n/a n/a 0 545
2006 359 36 3 166 4 n/a n/a 0 568
2007 373 47 9 200 3 n/a n/a 0 632
2008 309 41 13 175 1 n/a n/a 0 539
2009 337 42 11 220 0 n/a n/a 0 610
2010 321 46 9 239 0 n/a n/a 0 615
2011 279 45 6 254 5 0 15 0 604
2012 288 38 6 258 7 0 14 0 611
2013 274 44 7 287 7 1 17 0 637
2014 258 40 8 260 13 4 25 0 608
2015 276 51 6 259 8 2 22 0 624
2016 265 42 10 277 9 2 20 0 625
2017 268 49 11 275 5 0 22 0 630
2018 252 53 7 280 3 1 34 0 630
2019 272 60 8 255 3 0 27 0 625
2020 268 65 9 261 1 1 36 0 641
2021 220 65 6 237 1 0 34 0 563
2022 250 64 3 249 0 0 37 0 603
2023 234 63 5 281 1 0 33 0 617

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 Howard Dobbs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 550 26.0 21.1 n/a
1989 535 n/a n/a n/a
1990 578 30.0 19.2 n/a
1991 519 30.3 17.1 n/a
1992 616 34.8 17.7 28.6
1993 638 35.0 18.2 35.3
1994 691 41.5 16.7 33.4
1995 728 47.9 15.2 30.9
1996 728 47.9 15.2 30.9
1997 423 30.8 13.7 43.5
1998 424 30.3 14.0 37.7
1999 441 32.0 13.8 49.7
2000 459 36.6 12.5 33.1
2001 506 37.3 13.6 27.9
2002 595 36.0 16.5 37
2003 595 36.0 16.5 37
2004 569 36.5 15.6 38.3
2005 545 37.1 14.7 36.1
2006 568 35.3 16.1 32.9
2007 632 37.9 16.7 36.1
2008 539 35.5 15.2 41.4
2009 610 40.7 15.0 44.3
2010 615 38.1 16.1 51.2
2011 604 42.0 14.3 56.1
2012 611 41.2 14.8 55
2013 637 40.7 15.6 54.3
2014 608 42.9 14.1 56.4
2015 624 43.0 14.5 55.6
2016 625 41.0 15.2 57.4
2017 630 40.6 15.5 59.4
2018 630 39.2 16.0 58.3
2019 625 40.2 15.5 57.9
2020 641 38.0 16.8 56.2
2021 563 36.6 15.3 55.8
2022 603 36.6 16.4 50.7
2023 617 37.2 16.5 58.2

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 Howard Dobbs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 550 26.0 21.1 n/a
1989 535 n/a n/a n/a
1990 578 30.0 19.2 n/a
1991 519 30.3 17.1 n/a
1992 616 34.8 17.7 28.6
1993 638 35.0 18.2 35.3
1994 691 41.5 16.7 33.4
1995 728 47.9 15.2 30.9
1996 728 47.9 15.2 30.9
1997 423 30.8 13.7 43.5
1998 424 30.3 14.0 37.7
1999 441 32.0 13.8 49.7
2000 459 36.6 12.5 33.1
2001 506 37.3 13.6 27.9
2002 595 36.0 16.5 37
2003 595 36.0 16.5 37
2004 569 36.5 15.6 38.3
2005 545 37.1 14.7 36.1
2006 568 35.3 16.1 32.9
2007 632 37.9 16.7 36.1
2008 539 35.5 15.2 41.4
2009 610 40.7 15.0 44.3
2010 615 38.1 16.1 51.2
2011 604 42.0 14.3 56.1
2012 611 41.2 14.8 55
2013 637 40.7 15.6 54.3
2014 608 42.9 14.1 56.4
2015 624 43.0 14.5 55.6
2016 625 41.0 15.2 57.4
2017 630 40.6 15.5 59.4
2018 630 39.2 16.0 58.3
2019 625 40.2 15.5 57.9
2020 641 38.0 16.8 56.2
2021 563 36.6 15.3 55.8
2022 603 36.6 16.4 50.7
2023 617 37.2 16.5 58.2

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 Howard Dobbs Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,343 (13.0%) $9,006 (87.0%) $10,350
2020 $1,107 (12.5%) $7,768 (87.5%) $8,875
2021 $1,212 (12.1%) $8,818 (87.9%) $10,030

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Howard Dobbs Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1552nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1026th of 4647 Elementary schools
 12.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Howard Dobbs Elementary)2760
 33%
   3rd Grade Reading (Rockwall Independent School District (Isd))5663
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Howard Dobbs Elementary)4247
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rockwall Independent School District (Isd))6256
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Howard Dobbs Elementary)3371
 38%
   3rd Grade Reading (Rockwall Independent School District (Isd))2743
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Howard Dobbs Elementary)5247
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Rockwall Independent School District (Isd))5859
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Howard Dobbs Elementary)5859
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rockwall Independent School District (Isd))6259
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Howard Dobbs Elementary)5666
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Rockwall Independent School District (Isd))6770
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Howard Dobbs Elementary)5177
 26%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rockwall Independent School District (Isd))7168
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Howard Dobbs Elementary)4747
   5th Grade Science (Rockwall Independent School District (Isd))5849
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Howard Dobbs Elementary)3958
 19%
   6th Grade Reading (Rockwall Independent School District (Isd))5069
 19%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Howard Dobbs Elementary)5555
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rockwall Independent School District (Isd))6967
 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 Students625617
 1.3%
African American6063
 5%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian85
 37.5%
Hispanic255281
 10.2%
Pacific Islander00
White272234
 14%
Two or More Races2733
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.9%58.2%
 0.3%


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Students who attend Howard Dobbs Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Herman E Utley Middle
High : Rockwall High School

Students at Howard Dobbs Elementary are 46% Hispanic, 38% White, 10% African American, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 617 students attended Howard Dobbs Elementary.

Howard Dobbs Elementary ranks 900th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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