Golden Rule Southwest

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Golden Rule Southwest ranks 2239 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Golden Rule Southwest is a public charter elementary school in Dallas, Texas serving 214 students in grades PK-6. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population (98.13%) and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (over 96% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch).

Golden Rule Southwest has shown strong performance in certain grade levels and subjects compared to the overall Golden Rule Charter School district and the state of Texas. For example, in 2023-2024, 3rd grade reading proficiency was 60% at Golden Rule Southwest, compared to 57.14% for the district and 48.85% for Texas. However, the school also struggles in other areas, such as 5th grade science proficiency, which is only 10.53% compared to 13.89% for the district and 26.29% for Texas. The school's performance has also fluctuated over the years, with its overall state ranking dropping from 3 stars in 2020-2021 to 2 stars in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby traditional public schools like Galloway Elementary, Annie Webb Blanton Elementary, and Seabourn Elementary, Golden Rule Southwest generally underperforms in terms of overall state rankings and proficiency rates. However, the school outperforms some nearby high-poverty schools like John W Runyon Elementary and C.A. Tatum Junior Elementary in certain subject areas and grade levels.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-6

10747 Bruton Rd
Dallas, TX 75217

(214) 333-9330

District: Golden Rule Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
2239^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,106

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 199

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

99.5%

White:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Golden Rule Southwest ranks better than 52.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Golden Rule Charter School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.58. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.5%), White (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Golden Rule Charter School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Golden Rule Southwest is 12.5. 2 elementary schools in the Golden Rule Charter School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Golden Rule Southwest employs 15.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Golden Rule Southwest is $9,106. 3 elementary schools in the Golden Rule Charter School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Golden Rule Southwest:

SchoolDigger ranks Golden Rule Southwest 2239^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Golden Rule Southwest 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 Southwest

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Rank History for all students at Golden Rule Southwest

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2015	24.89	3579^th	4320	17.2%
2017	65.12	1245^th	4329	71.2%
2018	65.44	1232^nd	4359	71.7%
2019	49.54	2077^th	4479	53.6%
2021	60.42	1505^th	4578	67.1%
2022	40.66	2695^th	4581	41.2%
2023	34.98	3092^nd	4647	33.5%
2024	48.58	2239^th	4675	52.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Golden Rule Southwest

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	79.50	335^th	3226	89.6%
2019	65.92	800^th	3333	76.0%
2021	74.74	479^th	3446	86.1%
2022	41.54	2137^th	3487	38.7%
2023	44.92	1958^th	3556	44.9%
2024	55.26	1383^rd	3638	62.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Golden Rule Southwest

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	75.35	602^nd	4264	85.9%
2019	63.57	1146^th	4309	73.4%
2021	76.90	547^th	4451	87.7%
2022	47.80	2298^th	4477	48.7%
2023	44.07	2608^th	4521	42.3%
2024	58.90	1561^st	4560	65.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Golden Rule Southwest

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	70.31	1019^th	4306	76.3%
2019	46.38	2250^th	4348	48.3%
2021	69.81	1064^th	4499	76.4%
2022	54.46	1872^nd	4561	59.0%
2023	54.84	1863^rd	4588	59.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Golden Rule Southwest

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	67.86	1062^nd	3006	64.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Golden Rule Southwest

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	88.51	185^th	4240	95.6%
2019	81.94	369^th	4295	91.4%
2021	81.23	342^nd	4331	92.1%
2022	47.48	2278^th	4461	48.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Golden Rule Southwest

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	62.21	1366^th	4319	68.4%
2019	57.34	1592^nd	4357	63.5%
2021	49.17	2020^th	4498	55.1%
2022	27.29	3553^rd	4563	22.1%
2023	22.14	3886^th	4585	15.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Golden Rule Southwest

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	73.13	731^st	4168	82.5%
2019	58.39	1484^th	4188	64.6%
2021	68.57	940^th	4329	78.3%
2022	42.50	2596^th	4376	40.7%
2023	40.32	2741^st	4401	37.7%
2024	54.68	1783^rd	4431	59.8%

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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 Southwest

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	0	23	97	0	0	120
2013	0	12	135	0	0	147
2014	2	14	192	0	0	208
2015	0	22	227	0	0	249
2016	3	19	218	0	0	240
2017	2	18	249	0	0	269
2018	1	12	262	0	1	276
2019	1	11	273	0	0	285
2020	5	4	246	1	0	256
2021	4	2	223	0	0	229
2022	3	2	234	0	0	239
2023	2	2	210	0	0	214
2024	1	0	198	0	0	199

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 Southwest

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	120	6.0	19.7	97.5
2013	147	7.0	21.0	98
2014	208	8.7	23.7	98.6
2015	249	12.0	20.7	98.4
2016	240	15.0	16.0	96.7
2017	269	16.0	16.8	97
2018	276	16.0	17.2	97.5
2019	285	15.9	17.8	98.9
2020	256	17.0	15.0	98.8
2021	229	18.9	12.0	98.7
2022	239	17.0	14.0	98.7
2023	214	15.8	13.4	96.7
2024	199	15.9	12.5	98

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 Southwest

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	120	6.0	19.7	97.5
2013	147	7.0	21.0	98
2014	208	8.7	23.7	98.6
2015	249	12.0	20.7	98.4
2016	240	15.0	16.0	96.7
2017	269	16.0	16.8	97
2018	276	16.0	17.2	97.5
2019	285	15.9	17.8	98.9
2020	256	17.0	15.0	98.8
2021	229	18.9	12.0	98.7
2022	239	17.0	14.0	98.7
2023	214	15.8	13.4	96.7
2024	199	15.9	12.5	98

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 Southwest

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$934 (12.5%)	$6,560 (87.5%)	$7,494
2020	$886 (10.9%)	$7,252 (89.1%)	$8,138
2021	$1,108 (12.2%)	$7,999 (87.8%)	$9,106

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Golden Rule Southwest

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 2077^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 3092^nd of 4647 Elementary schools	20.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Golden Rule Southwest)	38	41	3%
3rd Grade Reading (Golden Rule Charter School)	46	51	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Golden Rule Southwest)	52	37	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Golden Rule Charter School)	52	45	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Golden Rule Southwest)	32	16	16%
4th Grade Reading (Golden Rule Charter School)	44	43	1%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Golden Rule Southwest)	80	21	59%
4th Grade Mathematics (Golden Rule Charter School)	60	41	19%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Golden Rule Southwest)	20	50	30%
5th Grade Reading (Golden Rule Charter School)	42	41	1%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Golden Rule Southwest)	60	55	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Golden Rule Charter School)	41	33	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Golden Rule Southwest)	30	35	5%
5th Grade Science (Golden Rule Charter School)	36	20	16%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	285	214	24.9%
African American	11	2	81.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	273	210	23.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	2	100%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.9%	96.7%	2.2%

Schools Near Golden Rule Southwest

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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 Southwest	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	10747 Bruton Rd	Dallas	75217	Dallas County	Golden Rule Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 333-9330	199	16	12.5	98.0%	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	198 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48.6	2239^th of 4675 public elementary schools	52.1%		35	3092^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	33.5%	853	28.6			35.7				60.0	46.2	15.8	50.0	46.7	53.9	42.1	60.0	10.5	$9,106	$1,108	$7,999
John W Runyon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10750 Cradlerock Dr	Dallas	75217	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 749-6100	436	33	13.2	95.2%	8 (1.8%)	138 (31.7%)	281 (64.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	12.2	4424^th of 4675 public elementary schools	5.4%		25.4	3671^st of 4647 public elementary schools	21.0%	753	8.7	27.3	5.6					20.0	19.5	24.4		24.1	21.3	27.1		3.4	$11,936	$1,501	$10,434
Seabourn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 Sandy Ln	Mesquite	75149	Dallas County	Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 882-7040	635	39	16.3	90.9%	27 (4.3%)	90 (14.2%)	504 (79.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.7%)	56.7	1753^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	62.5%		58.7	1674^th of 4647 public elementary schools	64.0%	79	33.3	22.2	5.6	29.0	11.8	36.8	0.0	45.8	57.4	41.0		52.1	59.7	60.0		15.1	$8,545	$1,072	$7,473
KIPP Pleasant Grove Pri	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	2200 N St Augustine	Dallas	75227	Dallas County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 323-4230	576	30	19.2	92.0%	11 (1.9%)	342 (59.4%)	197 (34.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	19 (3.3%)	7.9	4566^th of 4675 public elementary schools	2.3%		4.5	4621^st of 4647 public elementary schools	0.6%	55								36.4	21.7	20.4		13.0	3.6	6.1		2.0	$10,325	$1,132	$9,193
Edward Titche Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9560 Highfield Dr	Dallas	75227	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 794-2100	702	45	15.6	100.0%	10 (1.4%)	197 (28.1%)	479 (68.2%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (1.4%)	32.6	3275^th of 4675 public elementary schools	29.9%		42.6	2624^th of 4647 public elementary schools	43.5%	651	22.9	40.0	43.4	0.0	6.7	26.9	3.9	25.6	42.9	24.5		26.6	47.1	43.8		12.5	$12,606	$2,089	$10,516
Pleasant Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1614 N St Augustine	Dallas	75217	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 892-5000	460	35	13.3	97.2%	6 (1.3%)	68 (14.8%)	376 (81.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	30.6	3400^th of 4675 public elementary schools	27.3%		46.1	2411^th of 4647 public elementary schools	48.1%	989	16.2	28.6	59.5					30.0	35.0	42.3		23.6	18.9	56.5		13.1	$11,916	$1,684	$10,232
McWhorter Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 Hickory Tree Rd	Mesquite	75149	Dallas County	Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 882-7020	541	38	14.3	95.2%	25 (4.6%)	60 (11.1%)	436 (80.6%)	12 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	45.7	2445^th of 4675 public elementary schools	47.7%		43.2	2588^th of 4647 public elementary schools	44.3%	143	7.1	7.7	40.0	21.4	36.4			30.7	52.2	42.0		24.2	62.0	54.8		17.9	$9,273	$969	$8,304
C A Tatum Junior Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3002 St Augustine Rd	Dallas	75227	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 502-2000	417	35	12.0	98.1%	6 (1.4%)	159 (38.1%)	247 (59.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	23.8	3826^th of 4675 public elementary schools	18.2%		40.7	2753^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	40.8%	1073	14.8	20.0	16.7		0.0			22.2	30.8	46.8		28.0	30.6	30.8		9.6	$12,541	$1,587	$10,954
Galloway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Clary Dr	Mesquite	75149	Dallas County	Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 882-5101	441	33	13.2	84.4%	41 (9.3%)	72 (16.3%)	309 (70.1%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.7%)	44.1	2549^th of 4675 public elementary schools	45.5%		47.2	2336^th of 4647 public elementary schools	49.7%	213	7.7			0.0				40.4	36.8	50.0		29.8	41.7	54.4		22.1	$9,893	$922	$8,971
Annie Webb Blanton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8915 Greenmound Ave	Dallas	75227	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 794-1700	657	46	14.2	97.4%	17 (2.6%)	61 (9.3%)	572 (87.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	60.3	1577^th of 4675 public elementary schools	66.3%		62.3	1500^th of 4647 public elementary schools	67.7%	77	24.5	54.0	44.9		33.3	33.3	12.5	40.0	27.8	45.2		54.9	70.0	61.3		13.9	$13,536	$1,654	$11,883

Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Rule Southwest

What is the racial makeup of Golden Rule Southwest?

Students at Golden Rule Southwest are 99% Hispanic.

What district is Golden Rule Southwest in?

Golden Rule Charter School

How many students attend Golden Rule Southwest?

In the 2023-24 school year, 199 students attended Golden Rule Southwest.

Is Golden Rule Southwest a good school?

Golden Rule Southwest ranks 2239^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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