Golden Rule

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Golden Rule ranks 1717 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Golden Rule is a small public charter elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Dallas, Texas, with a predominantly Hispanic student population of around 90 students.

Golden Rule has consistently outperformed the Dallas Independent School District (ISD) and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores, particularly in mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 100% of Golden Rule's 3rd graders were proficient or better in STAAR Mathematics, compared to just 56% for the Dallas ISD and 40.86% for the state. Golden Rule also excels in serving its subgroups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking among the top 100 Texas elementary schools for these populations. The school maintains a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10:1 to 14.1:1, significantly lower than the nearby public schools, which have ratios around 14-15 students per teacher. Additionally, Golden Rule spends more per student, ranging from $9,706 to $11,926 per student in recent years, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

The data suggests that Golden Rule is a high-performing charter school that is effectively serving its predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student population, outpacing the nearby public schools, such as Leslie A Stemmons Elementary, Lida Hooe Elementary, and George Peabody Elementary, as well as the state of Texas in several key academic metrics.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

622 Sunnyside Ave
Dallas, TX 75211

(214) 333-9330

District: Golden Rule Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1717^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,926

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 101

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

97.0%

African American:

2.0%

American Indian:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Golden Rule ranks better than 63.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Golden Rule Charter School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.23. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97%), African American (2%), American Indian (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Golden Rule is 11.5, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Golden Rule Charter School District! (See more...)

Compare Golden Rule employs 8.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Golden Rule is $11,926, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Golden Rule Charter School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Golden Rule:

SchoolDigger ranks Golden Rule 1717^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Golden Rule in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Golden Rule Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Golden Rule Charter School 550^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Golden Rule

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Rank History for all students at Golden Rule

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2014	63.84	1553^rd	4260	63.5%
2017	82.45	627^th	4329	85.5%
2018	85.73	500^th	4359	88.5%
2019	86.92	437^th	4479	90.2%
2022	93.10	236^th	4581	94.8%
2023	67.54	1267^th	4647	72.7%
2024	57.23	1717^th	4675	63.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Golden Rule

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	90.39	91^st	3226	97.2%
2019	92.23	81^st	3333	97.6%
2023	76.69	487^th	3556	86.3%
2024	60.23	1148^th	3638	68.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Golden Rule

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	89.50	164^th	4264	96.2%
2019	92.88	99^th	4309	97.7%
2022	97.97	30^th	4477	99.3%
2023	81.83	404^th	4521	91.1%
2024	62.60	1324^th	4560	71.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Golden Rule

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	87.96	376^th	4306	91.3%
2019	99.07	15^th	4348	99.7%
2023	61.88	1472^nd	4588	67.9%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Golden Rule

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	95.47	68^th	4240	98.4%
2019	98.29	25^th	4295	99.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Golden Rule

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	74.99	818^th	4319	81.1%
2019	34.42	3050^th	4357	30.0%
2022	90.76	293^rd	4563	93.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Golden Rule

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	87.67	260^th	4168	93.8%
2019	90.22	192^nd	4188	95.4%
2022	96.48	69^th	4376	98.4%
2023	78.17	597^th	4401	86.4%
2024	62.13	1322^nd	4431	70.2%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Golden Rule

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	0	0	0	43	0	n/a	n/a	43
2008	4	1	0	141	0	n/a	n/a	146
2009	2	0	0	129	0	n/a	n/a	131
2010	1	6	0	139	0	n/a	n/a	146
2011	7	2	0	149	0	0	0	158
2012	5	2	0	144	0	0	0	151
2013	6	1	2	183	0	0	0	192
2014	1	0	2	198	0	0	0	201
2015	1	1	0	163	0	0	0	165
2016	1	0	0	168	0	0	0	169
2017	1	0	0	189	1	0	0	191
2018	1	2	0	138	1	0	0	142
2019	1	0	0	120	1	0	0	122
2020	0	0	0	102	1	0	0	103
2021	1	0	0	80	1	0	0	82
2022	0	0	0	98	1	0	0	99
2023	0	1	0	88	1	0	0	90
2024	0	2	0	98	1	0	0	101

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Golden Rule

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	43	3.5	12.3	93
2008	146	6.0	24.3	97.9
2009	131	6.1	21.2	57.3
2010	146	6.5	22.3	97.3
2011	158	7.5	21.0	98.1
2012	151	7.1	21.0	98
2013	192	7.5	25.3	97.4
2014	201	8.2	24.3	98
2015	165	8.0	20.6	94.5
2016	169	8.0	21.1	94.7
2017	191	11.6	16.4	92.1
2018	142	9.8	14.4	96.5
2019	122	9.1	13.2	96.7
2020	103	8.0	12.8	97.1
2021	82	6.9	11.7	96.3
2022	99	7.0	14.1	97
2023	90	8.9	10.0	96.7
2024	101	8.7	11.5	96

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Golden Rule

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	43	3.5	12.3	93
2008	146	6.0	24.3	97.9
2009	131	6.1	21.2	57.3
2010	146	6.5	22.3	97.3
2011	158	7.5	21.0	98.1
2012	151	7.1	21.0	98
2013	192	7.5	25.3	97.4
2014	201	8.2	24.3	98
2015	165	8.0	20.6	94.5
2016	169	8.0	21.1	94.7
2017	191	11.6	16.4	92.1
2018	142	9.8	14.4	96.5
2019	122	9.1	13.2	96.7
2020	103	8.0	12.8	97.1
2021	82	6.9	11.7	96.3
2022	99	7.0	14.1	97
2023	90	8.9	10.0	96.7
2024	101	8.7	11.5	96

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Golden Rule

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,169 (12.0%)	$8,537 (88.0%)	$9,706
2020	$929 (8.2%)	$10,446 (91.8%)	$11,375
2021	$1,282 (10.7%)	$10,644 (89.3%)	$11,926

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Golden Rule

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 437^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 1267^th of 4647 Elementary schools	17.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Golden Rule)	89	58	31%
3rd Grade Reading (Golden Rule Charter School)	46	51	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Golden Rule)	100	67	33%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Golden Rule Charter School)	52	45	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Golden Rule)	60	50	10%
4th Grade Reading (Golden Rule Charter School)	44	43	1%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Golden Rule)	53	42	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Golden Rule Charter School)	60	41	19%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	122	90	26.2%
African American	0	1
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	120	88	26.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	96.7%	96.7%	0.1%

Schools Near Golden Rule

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Golden Rule	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	622 Sunnyside Ave	Dallas	75211	Dallas County	Golden Rule Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 333-9330	101	9	11.5	96.0%	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	98 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57.2	1717^th of 4675 public elementary schools	63.3%		67.5	1267^th of 4647 public elementary schools	72.7%	450								54.6	40.0	50.0		100.0	70.0	40.0		10.0	$11,926	$1,282	$10,644
Anson Jones Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3901 Meredith Ave	Dallas	75211	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 794-4700	526	34	15.4	96.2%	2 (0.4%)	20 (3.8%)	500 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25.8	3701^st of 4675 public elementary schools	20.8%		38.8	2879^th of 4647 public elementary schools	38.0%	822	27.9	23.4	35.7	0.0	18.2	0.0	7.7	34.6	13.3	44.7	47.5	26.6	21.2	32.8	23.0	18.5	$11,409	$1,327	$10,082
Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4510 W Jefferson Blvd	Dallas	75211	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 502-5100	434	33	13.3	93.3%	9 (2.1%)	7 (1.6%)	411 (94.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	48	2281^st of 4675 public elementary schools	51.2%		40.7	2752^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	40.8%	471	50.0	46.7	46.2		20.0	20.0	0.0	35.0	50.8	38.9		37.9	53.3	50.9		14.0	$12,064	$1,602	$10,462
L O Donald Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1218 Phinney Ave	Dallas	75211	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 794-5300	325	24	13.2	91.1%	5 (1.5%)	9 (2.8%)	310 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34.6	3147^th of 4675 public elementary schools	32.7%		53.3	1986^th of 4647 public elementary schools	57.3%	1161	25.0	39.3	80.0			100.0	41.7	10.0	26.9	52.6		32.6	35.3	51.7		18.2	$13,499	$1,525	$11,974
Hall Personalized Learning Academy At Oak Cliff	Public	PK, KG-5	2120 Keats Dr	Dallas	75211	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 794-5400	424	32	13.2	96.7%	5 (1.2%)	8 (1.9%)	409 (96.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	44.2	2535^th of 4675 public elementary schools	45.8%		66.9	1301^st of 4647 public elementary schools	72.0%	1234	15.8	61.5	57.1	0.0				36.0	48.0	46.4		32.7	51.1	60.6		1.5	$13,033	$1,623	$11,411
Arturo Salazar Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1120 S Ravinia Dr	Dallas	75211	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 502-1800	400	32	12.4	96.0%	7 (1.8%)	4 (1.0%)	389 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.8	2819^th of 4675 public elementary schools	39.7%		43	2607^th of 4647 public elementary schools	43.9%	212	14.3	52.0	44.4					47.9	37.5	38.8		38.3	47.4	37.9		13.8	$12,787	$1,397	$11,390
Leila P Cowart Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1515 S Ravinia Dr	Dallas	75211	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 794-5500	515	40	12.8	93.0%	10 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	498 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	32	3317^th of 4675 public elementary schools	29.0%		39.2	2854^th of 4647 public elementary schools	38.6%	463	25.0	46.2	35.0		20.0			30.6	38.8	44.2		30.9	42.1	32.8		16.7	$12,281	$1,465	$10,816
Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1665 Duncanville Rd	Dallas	75211	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 502-1300	538	38	14.2	88.5%	15 (2.8%)	18 (3.3%)	497 (92.4%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	62.6	1456^th of 4675 public elementary schools	68.9%		61.5	1536^th of 4647 public elementary schools	66.9%	80	24.0	61.1	63.6					64.3	57.6	51.6		48.7	54.0	51.8		19.3	$12,021	$1,560	$10,461
Leslie A Stemmons Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2727 Knoxville St	Dallas	75211	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 794-4900	603	41	14.7	93.2%	8 (1.3%)	30 (5.0%)	545 (90.4%)	2 (0.3%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.3%)	37.8	2938^th of 4675 public elementary schools	37.2%		50.5	2152^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	53.7%	786	43.8	47.2	47.1		0.0	20.0	0.0	29.8	37.5	48.3		51.3	32.8	33.3		15.0	$11,914	$1,452	$10,462
Lida Hooe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2419 Gladstone Dr	Dallas	75211	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 794-6700	340	28	12.1	94.7%	7 (2.1%)	3 (0.9%)	329 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16.6	4210^th of 4675 public elementary schools	9.9%		50.1	2169^th of 4647 public elementary schools	53.3%	2041	25.0	16.7	25.0					18.2	50.0	9.1		15.2	34.2	24.4		2.3	$13,020	$1,474	$11,547

Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Rule

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What is the racial makeup of Golden Rule?

Students at Golden Rule are 97% Hispanic, 2% African American.

How many students attend Golden Rule?

In the 2023-24 school year, 101 students attended Golden Rule.

Is Golden Rule a good school?

Golden Rule ranks 1717^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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