Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 75224

This analysis examines eight elementary-level schools in Dallas, Texas, zip code 75224, serving grades PK-5 primarily within the Dallas Independent School District (Isd), alongside one charter school, Uplift Pinnacle Prep Ps, and one private school, Academy Of Dallas, in a community where an average of 94.9% of students are economically disadvantaged.

The clear standout is Clinton P Russell Elementary, a 4-star school ranked in the 83rd percentile statewide, dramatically outperforming its peers despite high poverty levels. In contrast, Academy Of Dallas ranks in the 0th percentile, with single-digit proficiency rates across subjects. Barbara Jordan Elementary showed the most improvement, jumping from the 20th to the 39th percentile, while Margaret B Henderson Elementary excels in 5th-grade Science with a 53.33% proficiency rate, more than double the district average. Other schools like John W Carpenter Elementary and Maria Moreno Steam Academy perform near the median, while the Elementary' Disciplinary Alternative Education Prg serves only 8 students.

Key takeaways include that the six Dallas ISD schools average a 47.5th percentile rank, significantly outperforming the two non-ISD schools which average just the 7th percentile. A notable pattern is the "5th Grade Bounce" in Reading at several schools, and Spanish-language STAAR scores at Barbara Jordan Elementary, Clinton P Russell Elementary, and Margaret B Henderson Elementary often exceed state averages, indicating strong bilingual programs. Overall, while the area faces significant challenges, Clinton P Russell Elementary proves that high performance is achievable, and science instruction remains a critical weakness except at Margaret B Henderson Elementary.