Best High Schools in Near East, Dallas, TX

High schools
3
Students
3,102
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
26%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in Near East, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. W H Adamson H S

B-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1482 Students

2. James Madison H S

C-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 359 Students

3. North Dallas H S

D

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1261 Students

Best Middle Schools in Near East, Dallas, TX

Middle schools
4
Students
2,273
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
17%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Near East, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hector P Garcia Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 595 Students

2. Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy

B-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 599 Students

3. Thomas J Rusk Middle

D

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 443 Students

4. Billy Earl Dade Middle

D

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 636 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Near East, Dallas, TX

Elementary schools
6
Students
2,037
Avg actual
34%
Avg projected
25%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Near East, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Maple Lawn El

C

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students

2. Paul L Dunbar Learning Center

C-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 531 Students

3. Hogg New Tech Center

C-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 315 Students

4. Esperanza Medrano El

D

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 324 Students

5. Ben Milam El

D-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students

6. Ur Powers Kids

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Ur Powers Kids • Private • Grades Pre K - 4 • 72 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Near East, Dallas, TX

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Near East, Dallas, TX has a total population of 11,835 with 10% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Near East, Dallas, TX

7,482

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

52%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Near East, Dallas, TX.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

54.07 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

12.46 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

41.60 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Near East, Dallas, TX.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Near East, Dallas, TX.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,689 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

76 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Near East, Dallas, TX Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Near East, Dallas, TX

How many schools are in Near East, Dallas, TX?

Near East, Dallas, TX has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,482 students in total.

How do schools in Near East perform on state tests?

On average, 14 schools in Near East score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Near East greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Near East?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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