Summary:
The five public schools in Dallas, Texas zip code 75218, all part of the Dallas Independent School District (Isd), serve a diverse community with a heavy elementary focus, including four elementary schools and one middle school, with no high schools present.
Two schools stand out for very different reasons. Victor H Hexter Elementary is the top performer, ranking in the 83rd percentile statewide with the lowest economic disadvantage rate (49.9%) and consistently exceeding district and state averages, particularly in 5th-grade Science. In contrast, Robert T Hill Middle faces significant challenges, ranking in the 46th percentile with a 92.39% economic disadvantage rate and low 8th-grade Math proficiency (24.47%). However, both Hill Middle and Alex Sanger Preparatory School share a remarkable strength in Algebra I, with proficiency rates around 74%, far exceeding the state average of 54%. Martha Turner Reilly Elementary and Reinhardt Elementary show strong results in Spanish-language STAAR tests, indicating effective bilingual programs.
Key metrics reveal a high level of economic need, with an average of 76.7% of students receiving free or reduced lunch, ranging from 49.9% at Hexter to 93.04% at Reinhardt. Average spending per student is $11,567, and the student-teacher ratio averages 14.9:1. Interestingly, there is an inverse relationship between spending and performance: Reinhardt, with the highest spending ($12,565) and smallest classes (12.8:1), has the second-lowest ranking, while Hexter, with lower spending and larger classes, is the top performer. This suggests that factors like school culture and demographics are more critical than financial resources alone.
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