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Arthur Kramer Elementary

Q: Is Arthur Kramer Elementary a good school?

Arthur Kramer Elementary ranks 1002 nd of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1002^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 78% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Arthur Kramer Elementary is a PK-5 public school in Dallas, TX, serving 399 students within the Dallas Independent School District (Isd), and it has recently emerged as a standout performer, particularly for its work with students from low socio-economic backgrounds.

The school’s most impressive achievement is its exceptional effectiveness with students from low socio-economic backgrounds, ranking in the 90th percentile statewide for this group and earning a 5-star rating. This is a dramatic improvement and a stark contrast to nearby Lee A McShan Junior Elementary, which serves a similar population but ranks in the bottom 2% of schools. Arthur Kramer also excels in supporting its Special Education students, ranking in the 95th percentile statewide. While the school’s overall ranking has jumped to the 78th percentile, its performance is notably stronger in Reading than in Mathematics, and it has a potential weakness in its Gifted and Talented program, which ranks in the 20th percentile. This suggests the school is a powerful engine for growth for its most vulnerable students but may need to focus more on challenging its highest achievers.

Located less than a mile from the top-performing George B Dealey Montessori Academy, Arthur Kramer proves that a school can achieve excellent results even with a high-needs student body. Its upward trajectory, including a 20-percentile-point jump in a single year, and its high performance on Spanish-language assessments (80% proficiency vs. a district average of roughly 39-51%) make it a clear "bright spot" in its neighborhood. With a low student-teacher ratio of 12.8 and effective use of resources, Arthur Kramer is a school on the rise that deserves serious consideration from families in the area.

399

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,858

Per pupil spending ?

74.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7131 Midbury Dr
Dallas, TX 75230-3168

(972) 794-8300

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Arthur Kramer Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy
High:	Hillcrest High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

50.6%

African American:

31.3%

White:

10.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 61st percentile in 2016 → 78th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (62% vs 50% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Texas elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 17 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school62%

District avg48%

Texas avg50%

1,002^nd of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 22%▲ up 18 pts since 2016

From top 39% (2016) to top 22% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

22^nd of 149Elementary Schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

441^st of 951Dallas Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	73.4	1002 of 4627	78.3%	★★★★☆
2025	53.1	1962 of 4651	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.9	1655 of 4710	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.9	1657 of 4647	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.8	1388 of 4581	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.7	1348 of 4578	70.6%	★★★★☆
2019	67.4	1177 of 4479	73.7%	★★★★☆
2018	58.1	1580 of 4359	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	49.2	2016 of 4329	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	61.6	1690 of 4286	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	33.0	3204 of 4320	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	67.6	1333 of 4260	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	63.4	1536 of 4221	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	41.8	2783 of 4206	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	59.7	1836 of 4095	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	69.1	1179 of 3937	70.1%	★★★★☆
2009	76.1	717 of 3884	81.5%	★★★★☆
2008	73.9	820 of 3768	78.2%	★★★★☆
2007	73.8	826 of 3724	77.8%	★★★★☆
2006	53.3	1875 of 3476	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2005	56.4	1708 of 3475	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2004	43.9	2315 of 3465	33.2%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	66.5	562 of 2406	76.6%	★★★★☆
2025	52.5	806 of 1905	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.4	1204 of 2443	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.1	1329 of 2443	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	52.3	997 of 2421	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.2	588 of 2444	75.9%	★★★★☆
2019	47.2	1251 of 2515	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.4	1062 of 2483	57.2%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	52.5	1920 of 4461	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.7	1452 of 4331	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.1	1629 of 4295	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.8	2320 of 4240	45.3%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	59.3	975 of 2918	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.7	965 of 3668	73.7%	★★★★☆
2023	74.2	575 of 3556	83.8%	★★★★☆
2022	63.8	936 of 3487	73.2%	★★★★☆
2021	52.2	1356 of 3446	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.7	1321 of 3333	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.1	1804 of 3226	44.1%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	73.4	941 of 4575	79.4%	★★★★☆
2025	62.4	1180 of 3744	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.5	1440 of 4658	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.3	1344 of 4588	70.7%	★★★★☆
2022	72.2	1004 of 4561	78.0%	★★★★☆
2021	65.1	1276 of 4499	71.6%	★★★★☆
2019	65.6	1212 of 4348	72.1%	★★★★☆
2018	56.5	1665 of 4306	61.3%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	38.2	2450 of 3075	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	39.7	1989 of 2619	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	50.9	1884 of 2980	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	65.1	1106 of 2958	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.0	1830 of 3006	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.3	2243 of 3184	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	37.7	2395 of 3106	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	76.4	657 of 4413	85.1%	★★★★☆
2025	62.8	1097 of 3644	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.4	1270 of 4465	71.6%	★★★★☆
2023	66.2	1133 of 4401	74.3%	★★★★☆
2022	64.9	1173 of 4376	73.2%	★★★★☆
2021	47.9	2068 of 4329	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	72.0	776 of 4188	81.5%	★★★★☆
2018	61.0	1311 of 4168	68.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	80.7	448 of 4520	90.1%	★★★★★
2025	63.1	1081 of 3705	70.8%	★★★★☆
2024	51.8	2087 of 4594	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.3	1741 of 4521	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.9	1895 of 4477	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.2	2300 of 4451	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.3	1405 of 4309	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.2	1421 of 4264	66.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	68.1	1175 of 4582	74.4%	★★★★☆
2025	44.6	1986 of 3739	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.2	2298 of 4647	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.7	2056 of 4585	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.8	1886 of 4563	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.0	1495 of 4498	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.0	1140 of 4357	73.8%	★★★★☆
2018	58.9	1542 of 4319	64.3%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	8.4	981 of 1004	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	89.4	206 of 4301	95.2%	★★★★★
2025	64.0	901 of 3549	74.6%	★★★★☆
2024	64.8	1025 of 4292	76.1%	★★★★☆
2023	62.3	995 of 4086	75.6%	★★★★☆
2022	71.7	628 of 3952	84.1%	★★★★☆
2021	81.8	298 of 3799	92.2%	★★★★★
2019	84.0	220 of 3684	94.0%	★★★★★
2018	88.3	148 of 3558	95.8%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	76.1	483 of 2612	81.5%	★★★★☆
2023	82.1	352 of 3106	88.7%	★★★★☆
2022	92.0	64 of 3082	97.9%	★★★★★
2021	87.7	164 of 3082	94.7%	★★★★★
2019	88.8	152 of 3142	95.2%	★★★★★
2018	84.0	306 of 3127	90.2%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2026)95th percentile+17 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)90th percentile+12 vs school

Hispanic (2026)85th percentile+7 vs school

White (2025)82nd percentile+24 vs school

Female (2026)79th percentile~ school

African American (2026)77th percentile~ school

Male (2026)74th percentile-4 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)67th percentile+9 vs school

At Risk (2022)57th percentile-13 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)20th percentile-58 vs school

Multi-racial (2022)2nd percentile-67 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading68%+14 vs state

Mathematics54%+7 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, September 1, 2016

I LOVE my neighborhood school, Kramer! There are such incredible academic, social, and extra-curricular activities. Everything from the Dual-language program to the IB program to the Garden, I can't imagine a better place for my daughter to learn! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)			STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)						STAAR Mathematics (2026)					STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Arthur Kramer Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7131 Midbury Dr	Dallas	75230	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 794-8300	399	31	12.8	74.7%	43 (10.8%)	125 (31.3%)	202 (50.6%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.5%)	73.4	1002^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	78.3%		53.1	1962^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	57.8%	960	80.0		80.0					74.2	61.8	74.2				62.2	50.9	48.5				$12,858
George B Dealey Montessori Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	6501 Royal Ln	Dallas	75230	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	No	(972) 794-8400	634	38	16.9	26.8%	226 (35.6%)	80 (12.6%)	204 (32.2%)	66 (10.4%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	50 (7.9%)	96.9	99^th of 4627 public elementary schools	97.9%		95.7	160^th of 4651 public elementary schools	96.6%	61							84.2	87.0	81.7	96.5	93.1	100.0	91.7	70.1	78.3	79.0	77.7	100.0	67.9	$9,986
Lee A McShan Junior Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8307 Meadow	Dallas	75231	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 502-6052	670	41	16.5	99.1%	27 (4.0%)	99 (14.8%)	174 (26.0%)	327 (48.8%)	17 (2.5%)	4 (0.6%)	22 (3.3%)	22.3	3922^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	15.2%		7.6	4553^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	2.1%	631	50.0	50.0	66.7					40.0	22.7	32.7				36.9	34.0	35.7				$9,423
Preston Hollow Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6423 Walnut Hill Ln	Dallas	75230	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 794-8500	402	25	15.7	85.6%	25 (6.2%)	92 (22.9%)	265 (65.9%)	7 (1.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	30.7	3390^th of 4627 public elementary schools	26.7%		40.7	2727^th of 4651 public elementary schools	41.4%	663	0.0	62.5	71.4	20.0		8.3		29.6	42.9	69.2				24.4	34.8	35.0				$12,402
Stults Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8700 Stults Rd	Dallas	75243	Dallas County	Richardson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 593-2500	552	38	14.4	73.7%	53 (9.6%)	204 (37.0%)	241 (43.7%)	38 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (2.5%)	9.9	4493^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	2.9%		12.7	4388^th of 4651 public elementary schools	5.7%	105	45.5	16.7	20.0	0.0	16.7	0.0		21.7	30.5	31.7				21.1	33.3	12.3				$11,381
Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet	Public	PK, KG-6	8301 Towns St	Dallas	75243	Dallas County	Richardson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 593-3900	659	45	14.6	70.0%	68 (10.3%)	351 (53.3%)	185 (28.1%)	24 (3.6%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.6%)	31.9	3298^th of 4627 public elementary schools	28.7%		30	3428^th of 4651 public elementary schools	26.3%	130								53.3	36.1	47.1	47.3			36.8	25.4	24.6	30.4			$13,123
John J Pershing Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5715 Meaders Ln	Dallas	75230	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 794-8600	457	31	14.9	91.9%	13 (2.8%)	46 (10.1%)	378 (82.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.4%)	32.8	3233^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	30.1%		52.3	2001^st of 4651 public elementary schools	57.0%	1232	41.8	55.3	59.2					66.7	37.5	48.3				21.9	18.0	53.9				$11,805
Prestonwood Montessori At E D Walker	Public	PK, KG-5	12532 Nuestra Dr	Dallas	75230	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 502-6100	410	26	15.7	57.8%	93 (22.7%)	64 (15.6%)	214 (52.2%)	13 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.1%)	61.7	1531^st of 4627 public elementary schools	66.9%		53.7	1921^st of 4651 public elementary schools	58.7%	390	44.4		63.6					63.6	49.1	56.7	62.8			52.8	44.1	43.9	65.1			$11,778
Moss Haven Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9202 Moss Farm Ln	Dallas	75243	Dallas County	Richardson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 593-2200	467	37	12.7	19.5%	299 (64.0%)	75 (16.1%)	65 (13.9%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.1%)	80.8	728^th of 4627 public elementary schools	84.3%		78.6	804^th of 4651 public elementary schools	82.7%	76								64.8	77.8	82.8				44.3	60.6	66.2				$11,247
Jack Lowe Senior Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7000 Holly Hill Dr	Dallas	75231	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 502-1700	530	32	16.5	98.5%	16 (3.0%)	86 (16.2%)	365 (68.9%)	42 (7.9%)	8 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	11 (2.1%)	59	1653^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	64.3%		71.8	1055^th of 4651 public elementary schools	77.3%	598	40.0	71.0	68.1	0.0				37.5	65.0	70.0				28.8	68.6	56.1				$10,900

Frequently Asked Questions about Arthur Kramer Elementary

How many students attend Arthur Kramer Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 399 students attended Arthur Kramer Elementary.

Is Arthur Kramer Elementary a good school?

Arthur Kramer Elementary ranks 1002^nd of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Arthur Kramer Elementary?

Students at Arthur Kramer Elementary are 51% Hispanic, 31% African American, 11% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Arthur Kramer Elementary in?

Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

What schools do graduates of Arthur Kramer Elementary attend?

Students who attend Arthur Kramer Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy
High : Hillcrest High School

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