Serving 581 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Norma Dorsey 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 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Norma Dorsey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
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Norma Dorsey Elementary School's student population of 581 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
581 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
Norma Dorsey Elementary School 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 Norma Dorsey Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#3488 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
43%
53%
Black
18%
13%
White
24%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Norma Dorsey Elementary School is ranked #3488 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Norma Dorsey Elementary School?
581 students attend Norma Dorsey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Norma Dorsey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norma Dorsey Elementary School?
Norma Dorsey Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Norma Dorsey Elementary School offer ?
Norma Dorsey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Norma Dorsey Elementary School part of?
Norma Dorsey Elementary School is part of Garland Independent School District.
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