Serving 431 students in grades 6-8, Dallas Environmental Science Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dallas Environmental Science Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dallas Environmental Science Academy's student population of 431 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
431 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Dallas Environmental Science Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dallas Environmental Science Academy is 0.19, 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
#149 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
90%
54%
Black
5%
13%
White
3%
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
83%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Dallas Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dallas Environmental Science Academy's ranking?
Dallas Environmental Science Academy is ranked #149 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Dallas Environmental Science Academy often compared to?
Dallas Environmental Science Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy, William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Dallas Environmental Science Academy?
431 students attend Dallas Environmental Science Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dallas Environmental Science Academy students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dallas Environmental Science Academy?
Dallas Environmental Science Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dallas Environmental Science Academy offer ?
Dallas Environmental Science Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dallas Environmental Science Academy part of?
Dallas Environmental Science Academy is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Dallas Environmental Science Academy located?
Dallas Environmental Science Academy is located in the Westmoreland Heights Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX.
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