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Frederick Douglass Elementary School vs. Rufus C Burleson Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
226n Jim Miller Rd
Dallas, TX 75227
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Rufus C Burleson Elementary School
6300 Elam Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 429 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Frederick Douglass Elementary School 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 25-29% (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%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rufus C Burleson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
429 students
513 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Frederick Douglass Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rufus C Burleson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Frederick Douglass Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rufus C Burleson Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Frederick Douglass Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rufus C Burleson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dallas Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rufus C Burleson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dallas Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#7023 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#4002 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Frederick Douglass Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rufus C Burleson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
49%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frederick Douglass Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rufus C Burleson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frederick Douglass Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rufus C Burleson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frederick Douglass Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rufus C Burleson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Frederick Douglass Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rufus C Burleson Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
72
49
Kindergarten Students
63
66
Grade 1 Students
60
80
Grade 2 Students
59
82
Grade 3 Students
74
74
Grade 4 Students
57
75
Grade 5 Students
44
87

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rufus C Burleson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1995-96 school year.
% Hispanic
32%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Frederick Douglass Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rufus C Burleson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
64%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Frederick Douglass Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rufus C Burleson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Frederick Douglass Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rufus C Burleson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Frederick Douglass Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rufus C Burleson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.49
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Frederick Douglass Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rufus C Burleson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
94%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Frederick Douglass Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rufus C Burleson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Frederick Douglass Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rufus C Burleson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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