Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy's student population of 395 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
Julius Dorsey Leadership 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 Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy is 0.20, 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
#3083 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
89%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
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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Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy is ranked #3083 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy?
395 students attend Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy?
Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy offer ?
Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy part of?
Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy located?
Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy is located in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 13 other public schools located in Pleasant Grove.
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