Summary:
In zip code 75244, two elementary schools—Nathan Adams Elementary and Tom C Gooch Elementary—serve students in the Dallas area as part of the Dallas Independent School District (Isd), which holds a three-star state rating.
Tom C Gooch Elementary stands out as the stronger performer, with a state ranking that has improved from the 45th to the 52nd percentile over two years, earning three stars. In contrast, Nathan Adams Elementary has declined sharply from the 59th to the 27th percentile, now rated one star. Gooch excels in reading, particularly in 3rd and 5th grades, where it significantly outperforms district and state averages. Nathan Adams shows a bright spot in 5th-grade math but generally falls below averages in other subjects. Both schools serve highly economically disadvantaged populations, with over 90% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and both demonstrate notable strength in Spanish-language STAAR Reading, exceeding state averages in every grade tested.
Key metrics reveal that Tom C Gooch Elementary spends $15,116 per student with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio, while Nathan Adams Elementary spends $13,555 per student with a 16.4:1 ratio. This higher investment at Gooch correlates with better outcomes, though math remains a consistent challenge for both schools—neither met state math averages in most grades. Gooch’s 5th-grade reading proficiency (73.33%) nearly matches the state average (58.47%), a significant achievement given the socioeconomic context. For parents, Gooch offers stronger academic trends and resources, while Nathan Adams may require closer attention to its declining performance.
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