Serving 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Academy Of Dallas ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Academy Of Dallas's student population of 220 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
220 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
16 teachers
Colors
Gold and Blue
School Rankings
Academy Of Dallas ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of Dallas is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7606 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
26%
54%
Black
71%
13%
White
2%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
60%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Of Dallas's ranking?
Academy Of Dallas is ranked #7606 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Academy Of Dallas?
220 students attend Academy Of Dallas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Academy Of Dallas students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Academy Of Dallas offer ?
Academy Of Dallas offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Academy Of Dallas part of?
Academy Of Dallas is part of Academy Of Dallas School District.
In what neighborhood is Academy Of Dallas located?
Academy Of Dallas is located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 46 other public schools located in Oak Cliff.
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