Summary
Stults Road Elementary is a PK-5 school in Dallas, TX, serving 552 students as part of the Richardson Independent School District (Isd), and it is currently performing in the bottom 3% of all Texas elementary schools, a dramatic decline from its ranking just a decade ago.
This school faces significant academic challenges, with test scores far below district and state averages. For example, only 21.74% of 3rd graders were proficient in Reading, compared to 53.93% in the district, and just 12.31% of 5th graders were proficient in Math, versus 51.85% district-wide. This starkly contrasts with nearby schools like Moss Haven Elementary (0.83 miles away), where 64.79% of 3rd graders were proficient in Reading, and Merriman Park Elementary (1.87 miles away), which ranks in the 82nd percentile. Stults Road spends $10,696 per student, which is higher than both Moss Haven ($10,629) and Merriman Park ($10,001), suggesting that funding alone is not solving the issue. The school also serves a high-needs population, with 73.73% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
There are a few notable bright spots. In 3rd Grade Reading (Spanish), Stults Road outperforms the district and state, with 45.45% proficient versus 26.39% and 28.3%, respectively. Additionally, a previous 6th-grade cohort (2023-2024) scored close to district averages in Reading and Math, indicating the school can produce better results. However, the Gifted and Talented program ranks in the bottom 0% statewide, a major red flag for families with high-achieving students. Overall, Stults Road is a school struggling to overcome the profound impact of concentrated poverty, and parents should carefully consider these factors when evaluating their options.
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