Summary:
This analysis examines five elementary schools in the Dallas, Texas zip code 75229, all part of the Dallas Independent School District (Isd), serving grades Pre-K through 6th (with one school extending to 8th grade) in a diverse suburban area.
Harry C Withers Elementary stands out as the top performer, ranking in the 89th percentile statewide with the lowest economic disadvantage rate (49.44%) and strong STAAR scores (75.1% in Reading, 61.0% in Math). Everette Lee Degolyer Elementary is a consistent high achiever, maintaining a 4-star rating and ranking in the 78th-82nd percentile. Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy shows remarkable improvement, jumping from the 54th to the 81st percentile, and uniquely serves grades PK-8 with strong middle school results (78.85% in 8th Grade Reading). In contrast, F P Caillet Elementary has declined sharply to the 16th percentile, while Marcus Leadership Academy is the lowest performer at the 38th percentile, despite having the highest enrollment (718 students).
Key metrics reveal a strong link between economic status and performance: the top two schools have roughly 50% free/reduced lunch rates, while the bottom two exceed 97%. Per-student spending varies from $11,396 at Marcus to $13,684 at Walnut Hill, but higher spending doesn't guarantee better results. A notable strength is bilingual education, with F P Caillet achieving 69.23% proficiency in 5th Grade Spanish Reading, far above the state average. Overall, families in 75229 have diverse options, from the high-performing Withers and Degolyer to the improving Walnut Hill, though significant disparities in outcomes persist across the zip code.
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