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Norma Dorsey Elementary

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Norma Dorsey Elementary ranks 1688 th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1688^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 64% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Norma Dorsey Elementary in Rowlett, TX, is a mid-sized school serving 571 students from Pre-K through 5th grade in the Garland Independent School District (Isd), offering a stable and reliable education for a moderately diverse, middle-income community.

Norma Dorsey stands out for its consistent mid-tier performance, ranking in the 64th percentile statewide with a 3-star rating, while nearby schools like Kimberlin Academy For Excel (99th percentile) and Shorehaven Elementary (80th percentile) show more volatile results. A key strength is its exceptional support for English Language Learners and Special Education students, both ranking in the 72nd percentile—a stark contrast to many area schools. For example, Back Elementary, just 0.93 miles away with a similar poverty rate, ranks significantly lower (37th percentile) and has much lower test scores in 3rd-grade reading (32.65% vs. 58.23%) and math (32.65% vs. 54.76%), suggesting Norma Dorsey’s leadership and teaching staff create a more effective learning environment. Additionally, Norma Dorsey’s 3rd graders achieved a 54.76% proficiency rate in math, outperforming the district (50.09%) and state (44.33%) averages, as well as every nearby school except Kimberlin Academy.

However, the school faces notable challenges. There is a significant gender achievement gap, with female students ranking in the 76th percentile and male students in the 46th percentile—a 30-point disparity not seen as prominently in neighboring schools. Also, 5th-grade science scores have consistently lagged, with only 20.43% proficient in 2024-2025 compared to 29.57% statewide. Despite these issues, Norma Dorsey remains a solid choice for families seeking a dependable school, especially those with children who may benefit from targeted ELL or Special Education support, and its stability offers peace of mind in a district with highly variable school performance.

571

Students ?

16.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,151

Per pupil spending ?

56.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6200 Dexham Rd
Rowlett, TX 75089-3245

(972) 463-5595

District: Garland Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

45.2%

White:

21.2%

African American:

19.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 63rd percentile in 2016 → 64th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Texas median (64th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school52%

District avg55%

Texas avg50%

1,688^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 36%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

19^th of 43Elementary Schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd)

398^th of 951Garland 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	58.3	1688 of 4627	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.6	1864 of 4651	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.7	1516 of 4710	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.5	1730 of 4647	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.3	2189 of 4581	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.3	2380 of 4578	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	62.6	1387 of 4479	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.4	1274 of 4359	70.8%	★★★★☆
2017	70.9	1027 of 4329	76.3%	★★★★☆
2016	63.4	1599 of 4286	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	60.5	1754 of 4320	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	73.2	1043 of 4260	75.5%	★★★★☆
2013	77.7	762 of 4221	81.9%	★★★★☆
2012	75.4	860 of 4206	79.6%	★★★★☆
2011	73.9	912 of 4095	77.7%	★★★★☆
2010	70.8	1069 of 3937	72.8%	★★★★☆
2009	75.2	755 of 3884	80.6%	★★★★☆
2008	73.1	863 of 3768	77.1%	★★★★☆
2007	74.5	777 of 3724	79.1%	★★★★☆
2006	69.3	1059 of 3476	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2005	72.9	822 of 3475	76.3%	★★★★☆
2004	71.3	906 of 3465	73.9%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	46.7	1201 of 2406	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.3	759 of 1905	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.6	709 of 2443	71.0%	★★★★☆
2023	63.7	660 of 2443	73.0%	★★★★☆
2022	49.6	1107 of 2421	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.3	1254 of 2444	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	66.2	611 of 2515	75.7%	★★★★☆
2018	64.3	642 of 2483	74.1%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.9	773 of 999	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	35.3	620 of 814	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	43.7	713 of 1045	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.6	577 of 1015	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.8	683 of 957	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	29.6	745 of 967	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	44.9	650 of 1009	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.1	731 of 1005	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	63.5	1197 of 4461	73.2%	★★★★☆
2021	55.9	1439 of 4331	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.2	1562 of 4295	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	38.8	2752 of 4240	35.1%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	64.4	461 of 1643	71.9%	★★★★☆
2025	55.7	1108 of 2918	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.8	1080 of 3668	70.6%	★★★★☆
2023	62.7	1020 of 3556	71.3%	★★★★☆
2022	69.1	723 of 3487	79.3%	★★★★☆
2021	52.5	1340 of 3446	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.3	1254 of 3333	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.0	1606 of 3226	50.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	69.7	1108 of 4575	75.8%	★★★★☆
2025	61.1	1239 of 3744	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.6	1537 of 4658	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.0	1573 of 4588	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.2	2523 of 4561	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.6	2263 of 4499	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	66.3	1180 of 4348	72.9%	★★★★☆
2018	65.8	1203 of 4306	72.1%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.9	886 of 3075	71.2%	★★★★☆
2025	65.0	999 of 2619	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.3	1025 of 2980	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.1	2149 of 2958	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	48.6	1808 of 3006	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	33.6	2583 of 3184	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	58.1	1585 of 3106	49.0%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.4	1375 of 4413	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.5	1695 of 3644	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.7	1798 of 4465	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.2	2172 of 4401	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.5	1989 of 4376	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.4	2495 of 4329	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.2	1786 of 4188	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.0	1997 of 4168	52.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	57.1	1622 of 4520	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	48.8	1841 of 3705	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.6	999 of 4594	78.3%	★★★★☆
2023	59.0	1593 of 4521	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.2	1732 of 4477	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.7	2410 of 4451	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	56.9	1572 of 4309	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.3	1738 of 4264	59.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	43.9	2496 of 4582	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	49.0	1771 of 3739	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.5	1665 of 4647	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.6	1999 of 4585	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.3	1975 of 4563	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.1	2494 of 4498	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	57.9	1568 of 4357	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.7	1447 of 4319	66.5%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	60.6	432 of 1099	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.2	496 of 1004	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	17.7	984 of 1112	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	42.8	638 of 1046	39.0%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	59.1	1205 of 4301	72.0%	★★★★☆
2025	49.2	1616 of 3549	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.6	1065 of 4292	75.2%	★★★★☆
2023	72.6	597 of 4086	85.4%	★★★★☆
2022	49.4	1623 of 3952	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.1	1576 of 3799	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.7	1032 of 3684	72.0%	★★★★☆
2018	42.7	1842 of 3558	48.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	57.1	1268 of 3006	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.7	1102 of 2612	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.8	1447 of 3108	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.6	1680 of 3106	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.5	2291 of 3082	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	28.2	2418 of 3082	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	59.9	1164 of 3142	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.0	911 of 3127	70.9%	★★★★☆

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)

Female (2026)76th percentile+12 vs school

At Risk (2022)73rd percentile+21 vs school

Special Education (2026)72nd percentile+8 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)72nd percentile+8 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)71st percentile+8 vs school

Hispanic (2026)69th percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)64th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2023)61st percentile~ school

White (2026)58th percentile-6 vs school

African American (2026)50th percentile-13 vs school

Male (2026)46th percentile-18 vs school

Asian (2026)23rd percentile-41 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading55%~ state avg

Mathematics51%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)		STAAR Reading (2026)				STAAR Mathematics (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 Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
Norma Dorsey Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6200 Dexham Rd	Rowlett	75089	Dallas County	Garland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 463-5595	571	36	16.0	56.7%	121 (21.2%)	109 (19.1%)	258 (45.2%)	56 (9.8%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.7%)	58.3	1688^th of 4627 public elementary schools	63.5%		54.6	1864^th of 4651 public elementary schools	59.9%	176	20.0			0.0		58.2	54.0	53.3		54.8	48.3	50.5		$9,151
Back Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7300 Bluebonnet Dr	Rowlett	75088	Dallas County	Garland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 475-1884	402	27	14.8	69.7%	47 (11.7%)	137 (34.1%)	133 (33.1%)	55 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.5%)	37.9	2893^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	37.5%		44.7	2458^th of 4651 public elementary schools	47.2%	435						32.7	37.8	56.0		32.7	44.4	54.0		$11,469
Northlake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1626 Bosque Dr	Garland	75040	Dallas County	Garland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 494-8359	526	32	16.2	85.6%	53 (10.1%)	38 (7.2%)	399 (75.9%)	22 (4.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)	48.7	2182^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	52.8%		47.5	2289^th of 4651 public elementary schools	50.8%	107	16.7	38.5		14.3	11.1	48.1	46.3	48.5		42.9	60.6	44.1		$9,507
Harmony Science Academy - Garland	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	2302 Firewheel Pkwy	Garland	75040	Dallas County	Harmony Public Schools - North Texas	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 212-4777	759	47	16.1	61.5%	173 (22.8%)	210 (27.7%)	208 (27.4%)	145 (19.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.9%)	63.4	1440^th of 4627 public elementary schools	68.9%		59.9	1586^th of 4651 public elementary schools	65.9%	146						52.3	59.3	61.3	66.4	48.2	38.1	58.7	52.6	$10,455
Rowlett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3315 Carla Dr	Rowlett	75088	Dallas County	Garland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 475-3380	486	32	15.4	68.9%	98 (20.2%)	79 (16.3%)	273 (56.2%)	16 (3.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.5%)	37.5	2916^th of 4627 public elementary schools	37.0%		33.2	3242^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	30.3%	326	0.0	40.0				54.7	41.9	47.5		43.8	39.3	36.1		$9,955
Katherine Stephens Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 Cheyenne Dr	Rowlett	75088	Dallas County	Garland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 463-5790	496	35	14.2	76.2%	66 (13.3%)	90 (18.1%)	284 (57.3%)	20 (4.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.5%)	33.3	3206^th of 4627 public elementary schools	30.7%		23.1	3851^st of 4651 public elementary schools	17.2%	645						35.1	35.5	42.7		41.0	46.1	44.8		$12,007
Shorehaven Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Shorehaven Dr	Garland	75040	Dallas County	Garland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 494-8346	350	26	13.4	91.7%	16 (4.6%)	40 (11.4%)	274 (78.3%)	9 (2.6%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.7%)	75.6	920^th of 4627 public elementary schools	80.1%		63.5	1410^th of 4651 public elementary schools	69.7%	490	55.0	58.3	55.6			68.4	58.1	76.7		56.4	53.7	60.5		$11,959
Weaver Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	805 Pleasant Vly Rd	Garland	75040	Dallas County	Garland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 494-8311	460	31	14.8	85.2%	28 (6.1%)	58 (12.6%)	330 (71.7%)	21 (4.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.6%)	44	2445^th of 4627 public elementary schools	47.2%		51.5	2054^th of 4651 public elementary schools	55.8%	391	9.1					39.6	42.2	50.7		42.4	51.6	49.3		$10,567
Vernal Lister Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3131 Mars Dr	Garland	75040	Dallas County	Garland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 675-3030	586	40	14.7	79.4%	55 (9.4%)	116 (19.8%)	206 (35.2%)	180 (30.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.6%)	58.5	1679^th of 4627 public elementary schools	63.7%		46	2388^th of 4651 public elementary schools	48.7%	709	25.0	75.0	55.6			45.1	56.5	69.6		46.0	54.7	46.1		$10,249
Kimberlin Academy For Excel	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1520 Cumberland Dr	Garland	75040	Dallas County	Garland Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	No	(972) 926-2560	474	29	16.2	36.5%	139 (29.3%)	88 (18.6%)	159 (33.5%)	66 (13.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.4%)	97.9	55^th of 4627 public elementary schools	98.8%		98.6	30^th of 4651 public elementary schools	99.4%	25						91.7	83.2	94.7		82.1	76.4	90.4		$10,702

Frequently Asked Questions about Norma Dorsey Elementary

Is Norma Dorsey Elementary a good school?

Norma Dorsey Elementary ranks 1688^th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Norma Dorsey Elementary in?

Garland Independent School District (Isd)

What schools do graduates of Norma Dorsey Elementary attend?

Students who attend Norma Dorsey Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Austin Academy For Excell
Middle : B G Hudson Middle
Middle : Bussey Middle
Middle : Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle
Middle : Jackson Technology Center
Middle : O'Banion Middle
Middle : Sam Houston Middle
Middle : Sellers Middle
Middle : Vernon Schrade Middle
Middle : Webb Middle
High : Garland High School
High : Lakeview Centennial High School
High : N Garland High School
High : Naaman Forest High School
High : Rowlett High School
High : S Garland High School
High : Sachse High School

What is the racial makeup of Norma Dorsey Elementary?

Students at Norma Dorsey Elementary are 45% Hispanic, 21% White, 19% African American, 10% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Norma Dorsey Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 571 students attended Norma Dorsey Elementary.

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