Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy ranks in the top 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
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Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy's student population of 307 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy is 0.69, which is more 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
#3287 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
45%
53%
Black
25%
13%
White
22%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy is ranked #3287 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy?
307 students attend Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy?
Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy offer ?
Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy part of?
Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy located?
Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy is located in the Vickery Meadow neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 5 other public schools located in Vickery Meadow.
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