Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy

Public PK, KG-7

 1817 Warren Ave
       Dallas, TX  75215-3475


(972) 502-8100

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2052nd of 4,647 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,461 Help


Students who attend Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Billy Earl Dade Middle
High:    James Madison High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  452

Racial breakdown:

African American:
62.6%
Hispanic:
34.3%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.4% Help


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Compare Details Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy ranks better than 55.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 49th among 146 ranked elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.18. (See more...)
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Compare Details Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy ranks better than 68.3% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (62.6%), Hispanic (34.3%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy is 11.5, which is the 12th best among 146 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy is $16,461, which is the 2nd highest among 146 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy 2052nd of 4647 Texas public elementary schools. (See Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Gifted and Talented students:
Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy 739th of 2330 Texas public middle schools. (See Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Dallas Independent School District (Isd):

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


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Rank History for Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.03 1336th 3465 61.4%
2005 49.71 2034th 3475 41.5%
2006 45.57 2258th 3476 35.0%
2007 38.93 2722nd 3724 26.9%
2008 51.23 2130th 3768 43.5%
2009 66.14 1355th 3884 65.1%
2010 81.66 366th 3937 90.7%
2011 55.21 2121st 4095 48.2%
2012 51.27 2191st 4206 47.9%
2013 52.35 2166th 4221 48.7%
2014 43.86 2703rd 4260 36.5%
2015 30.23 3325th 4320 23.0%
2016 2.89 4235th 4286 1.2%
2017 7.01 4271st 4329 1.3%
2018 4.95 4335th 4359 0.6%
2019 28.36 3433rd 4479 23.4%
2021 40.28 2545th 4578 44.4%
2022 58.45 1680th 4581 63.3%
2023 52.18 2052nd 4647 55.8%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.21 2797th 3226 13.3%
2019 62.03 964th 3333 71.1%
2021 65.19 791st 3446 77.0%
2022 74.94 513th 3487 85.3%
2023 64.70 934th 3556 73.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.42 3474th 3558 2.4%
2019 19.03 3488th 3684 5.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.07 4239th 4264 0.6%
2019 41.90 2658th 4309 38.3%
2021 53.75 1776th 4451 60.1%
2022 70.31 883rd 4477 80.3%
2023 65.25 1171st 4521 74.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.16 4290th 4306 0.4%
2019 35.14 3004th 4348 30.9%
2021 47.84 2144th 4499 52.3%
2022 60.57 1543rd 4561 66.2%
2023 48.09 2283rd 4588 50.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for elementary school Gifted and Talented students at Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.82 3083rd 3106 0.7%
2019 11.49 3066th 3184 3.7%
2021 27.05 2411th 3006 19.8%
2022 32.67 2424th 2958 18.1%
2023 30.71 2530th 2980 15.1%
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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.44 4132nd 4240 2.5%
2019 47.59 2142nd 4295 50.1%
2021 59.68 1226th 4331 71.7%
2022 67.97 941st 4461 78.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.49 4288th 4319 0.7%
2019 25.23 3590th 4357 17.6%
2021 34.83 2858th 4498 36.5%
2022 52.08 2051st 4563 55.1%
2023 54.73 1872nd 4585 59.2%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.88 2354th 2483 5.2%
2019 48.12 1202nd 2515 52.2%
2021 52.05 981st 2444 59.9%
2022 68.39 520th 2421 78.5%
2023 66.95 570th 2443 76.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.23 4047th 4168 2.9%
2019 42.66 2458th 4188 41.3%
2021 62.52 1232nd 4329 71.5%
2022 78.99 560th 4376 87.2%
2023 68.24 1022nd 4401 76.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.04 739th 2330 68.3%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.86 315th 1720 81.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.05 387th 2251 82.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.17 662nd 2241 70.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.78 686th 2245 69.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.71 297th 1273 76.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.60 406th 2116 80.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 2 460 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1990 3 403 0 56 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1991 4 453 0 90 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1992 3 427 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1993 5 426 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1994 2 463 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1995 1 401 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 417
1996 1 401 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 417
1997 1 418 0 27 1 n/a n/a 0 447
1998 1 405 0 15 1 n/a n/a 0 422
1999 0 411 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2000 0 369 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2001 1 302 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2002 0 263 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2003 0 263 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2004 0 283 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2005 0 268 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2006 1 245 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2007 0 350 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2008 2 386 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2009 0 309 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2010 2 269 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2011 2 243 0 8 0 0 0 0 253
2012 2 202 0 7 0 0 0 0 211
2013 6 375 1 107 2 1 4 0 496
2014 5 364 1 99 13 0 3 0 485
2015 0 379 5 106 11 0 1 0 502
2016 5 354 5 111 13 0 5 0 493
2017 4 325 5 124 13 0 4 0 475
2018 10 315 1 100 10 0 3 0 439
2019 4 300 1 98 10 0 5 0 418
2020 4 315 1 113 10 0 6 0 449
2021 2 253 0 101 6 0 5 0 367
2022 4 267 0 143 4 0 8 0 426
2023 4 283 0 155 3 0 7 0 452

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 490 n/a n/a n/a
1990 462 40.0 11.5 n/a
1991 547 40.5 13.5 n/a
1992 450 37.4 12.0 84.9
1993 457 36.0 12.7 91.7
1994 494 38.6 12.8 87
1995 417 37.9 11.0 88.7
1996 417 37.9 11.0 88.7
1997 447 38.9 11.5 86.6
1998 422 36.9 11.4 84.8
1999 428 34.7 12.3 91.6
2000 386 37.0 10.4 91.5
2001 318 39.3 8.1 95.3
2002 277 30.6 9.1 96.4
2003 277 30.6 9.1 96.4
2004 288 31.5 9.1 94.8
2005 278 31.8 8.7 94.2
2006 260 30.5 8.5 91.9
2007 361 33.0 10.9 94.5
2008 398 32.0 12.4 87.4
2009 321 28.0 11.5 95.6
2010 285 18.7 15.1 96.1
2011 253 18.0 14.0 96
2012 211 20.3 10.3 95.7
2013 496 33.0 15.0 96
2014 485 31.0 15.6 93.2
2015 502 33.0 15.2 87.1
2016 493 33.0 14.9 98.6
2017 475 30.5 15.5 99.4
2018 439 27.0 16.2 99.8
2019 418 28.0 14.9 100
2020 449 29.0 15.4 100
2021 367 33.0 11.1 96.7
2022 426 31.4 13.5 94.8
2023 452 39.0 11.5 93.4

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 Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 490 n/a n/a n/a
1990 462 40.0 11.5 n/a
1991 547 40.5 13.5 n/a
1992 450 37.4 12.0 84.9
1993 457 36.0 12.7 91.7
1994 494 38.6 12.8 87
1995 417 37.9 11.0 88.7
1996 417 37.9 11.0 88.7
1997 447 38.9 11.5 86.6
1998 422 36.9 11.4 84.8
1999 428 34.7 12.3 91.6
2000 386 37.0 10.4 91.5
2001 318 39.3 8.1 95.3
2002 277 30.6 9.1 96.4
2003 277 30.6 9.1 96.4
2004 288 31.5 9.1 94.8
2005 278 31.8 8.7 94.2
2006 260 30.5 8.5 91.9
2007 361 33.0 10.9 94.5
2008 398 32.0 12.4 87.4
2009 321 28.0 11.5 95.6
2010 285 18.7 15.1 96.1
2011 253 18.0 14.0 96
2012 211 20.3 10.3 95.7
2013 496 33.0 15.0 96
2014 485 31.0 15.6 93.2
2015 502 33.0 15.2 87.1
2016 493 33.0 14.9 98.6
2017 475 30.5 15.5 99.4
2018 439 27.0 16.2 99.8
2019 418 28.0 14.9 100
2020 449 29.0 15.4 100
2021 367 33.0 11.1 96.7
2022 426 31.4 13.5 94.8
2023 452 39.0 11.5 93.4

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 Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,852 (16.0%) $9,715 (84.0%) $11,567
2020 $2,245 (18.9%) $9,653 (81.1%) $11,898
2021 $1,824 (11.1%) $14,637 (88.9%) $16,461

Data source: Texas Department of Education
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Impact of COVID-19 on Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3433rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2052nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 32.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy)4142
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3647
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy)3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4341
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy)6739
 28%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4631
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy)2542
 17%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3742
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy)3561
 26%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4546
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy)3638
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3839
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy)4351
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4552
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy)3452
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5550
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy)4514
 31%
   5th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4229
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy)6515
 50%
   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 Students418452
 8.1%
African American300283
 5.7%
American Indian103
 70%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic98155
 58.2%
Pacific Islander00
White44
Two or More Races57
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%93.4%
 6.6%


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Students who attend Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Billy Earl Dade Middle
High : James Madison High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 452 students attended Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy.

Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy ranks 2052nd of 4647 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy are 63% African American, 34% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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