La Academia De Estrellas Middle

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La Academia De Estrellas Middle ranks 1529 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

La Academia De Estrellas Middle is a public charter middle school in Dallas, Texas, serving 296 students in grades 6-8 with a predominantly Hispanic student population of over 98%.

While La Academia De Estrellas Middle has maintained low dropout rates and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, its academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with KIPP Destiny Middle and W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy showing higher proficiency rates in certain areas. The school's spending per student is also higher than nearby schools, which may indicate a focus on resource allocation and investment in educational programs.

Compared to the more diverse student populations at nearby schools like Glenn C Hardin Intermediate, Judge Louis A Bedford Junior Law Academy, and T W Browne Middle, La Academia De Estrellas Middle's predominantly Hispanic student body suggests that the school may have effective strategies in place for supporting specific student populations, such as English Language Learners and Gifted and Talented students, who perform relatively better than their counterparts at nearby schools. By learning from the practices of higher-performing schools and continuing to focus on targeted interventions for underperforming subgroups, La Academia De Estrellas Middle may be able to improve its academic outcomes and better serve its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

4680 W Kiest Blvd
Dallas, TX 75236

(214) 946-8908

District: La Academia De Estrellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
1529^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,069

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 299

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

99.0%

White:

0.7%

Asian:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details La Academia De Estrellas Middle ranks worse than 64.8% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.98. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99%), White (0.7%), Asian (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Academia De Estrellas Middle is 11.1. (See more...)

Compare La Academia De Estrellas Middle employs 26.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Academia De Estrellas Middle is $12,069.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

La Academia De Estrellas Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks La Academia De Estrellas Middle 1529^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See La Academia De Estrellas Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

La Academia De Estrellas:

SchoolDigger ranks La Academia De Estrellas 568^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for La Academia De Estrellas Middle

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Rank History for all students at La Academia De Estrellas Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	30.54	1615^th	2254	28.3%
2023	35.62	1547^th	2330	33.6%
2024	35.98	1529^th	2361	35.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at La Academia De Estrellas Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	42.94	853^rd	1643	48.1%
2023	47.07	810^th	1720	52.9%
2024	40.32	999^th	1760	43.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at La Academia De Estrellas Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	26.41	1496^th	1757	14.9%
2023	42.56	915^th	1815	49.6%
2024	37.95	1219^th	1881	35.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Academia De Estrellas Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	37.40	1439^th	2220	35.2%
2023	44.33	1219^th	2251	45.8%
2024	38.19	1385^th	2224	37.7%

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Rank History for Female students at La Academia De Estrellas Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	29.21	1666^th	2221	25.0%
2023	29.69	1690^th	2241	24.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at La Academia De Estrellas Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	40.22	1085^th	1488	27.1%
2023	68.36	462^nd	1481	68.8%

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Rank History for At Risk students at La Academia De Estrellas Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	41.31	1221^st	2182	44.0%

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Rank History for Male students at La Academia De Estrellas Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	31.74	1584^th	2228	28.9%
2023	40.95	1295^th	2245	42.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at La Academia De Estrellas Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	37.33	1315^th	2077	36.7%
2023	42.91	1194^th	2116	43.6%
2024	39.13	1284^th	2108	39.1%

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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 La Academia De Estrellas Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Total
2021	1	1	0	301	303
2022	3	1	0	296	300
2023	3	1	0	292	296
2024	2	0	1	296	299

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 La Academia De Estrellas Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	303	25.9	11.6	83.8
2022	300	25.0	12.0	89.3
2023	296	25.8	11.4	86.8
2024	299	26.7	11.1	86

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 La Academia De Estrellas Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	303	25.9	11.6	83.8
2022	300	25.0	12.0	89.3
2023	296	25.8	11.4	86.8
2024	299	26.7	11.1	86

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 La Academia De Estrellas Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$1,635 (13.5%)	$10,435 (86.5%)	$12,069

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near La Academia De Estrellas Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)	STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)	STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (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 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
La Academia De Estrellas Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	4680 W Kiest Blvd	Dallas	75236	Dallas County	La Academia De Estrellas	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 946-8908	299	27	11.1	86.0%	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	296 (99.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36	1529^th of 2361 public middle schools	35.2%		35.6	1547^th of 2330 public middle schools	33.6%	18						49.0	39.4	49.5		19.6	29.3	37.6		35.5	10.8	$12,069	$1,635	$10,435
T W Browne Middle	Public	6-8	3333 Sprague Dr	Dallas	75233	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 502-2500	445	36	12.3	95.3%	6 (1.3%)	151 (33.9%)	282 (63.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	28.4	1776^th of 2361 public middle schools	24.8%		41	1364^th of 2330 public middle schools	41.5%	412				85.7		34.0	29.2	41.6		18.5	7.9	36.8		29.4	27.8	$13,478	$1,658	$11,820
Zan Wesley Holmes Junior Middle	Public	6-8	2939 St Rita Dr	Dallas	75233	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 932-7800	578	47	12.2	95.7%	6 (1.0%)	24 (4.2%)	540 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	23	1947^th of 2361 public middle schools	17.5%		33.5	1616^th of 2330 public middle schools	30.6%	331				74.7		28.4	26.6	35.7		28.2	1.7	45.7		20.5	8.8	$11,795	$1,413	$10,382
L V Stockard Middle	Public	6-8	2300 S Ravinia Dr	Dallas	75211	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 794-5700	758	60	12.6	94.9%	7 (0.9%)	48 (6.3%)	690 (91.0%)	3 (0.4%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	37.8	1471^st of 2361 public middle schools	37.7%		41.2	1348^th of 2330 public middle schools	42.1%	123				76.1		33.7	32.4	46.6		39.8	0.0	42.3		37.0	18.4	$10,967	$1,433	$9,533
KIPP Destiny Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	3663 W Camp Wisdom Rd	Dallas	75237	Dallas County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 323-4225	253	16	15.8	93.3%	0 (0.0%)	204 (80.6%)	47 (18.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	46.3	1193^rd of 2361 public middle schools	49.5%		21.5	1934^th of 2330 public middle schools	17.0%	741				41.5	26.4	55.7	44.9	60.4	20.8	9.8	18.4		6.9	42.3	38.5	$9,899	$767	$9,131
Glenn C Hardin Intermediate	Public	5-6	426 E Freeman St	Duncanville	75116	Dallas County	Duncanville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 708-3300	474	31	15.1	87.1%	21 (4.4%)	117 (24.7%)	323 (68.1%)	8 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)								(n/a)	12.5	0.0	0.0		31.6	27.9			46.7	18.6			11.9			$10,147	$1,413	$8,734
Judge Louis A Bedford Junior Law Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	1303 Reynoldston Ln	Dallas	75232	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 794-6400	522	52	9.9	96.4%	6 (1.1%)	342 (65.5%)	164 (31.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	27.4	1806^th of 2361 public middle schools	23.5%		29.1	1745^th of 2330 public middle schools	25.1%	61				79.5		32.5	37.3	35.4		22.0		30.7		21.7	25.0	$12,533	$1,586	$10,947
J Herman Reed Middle	Public	7-8	530 E Freeman St	Duncanville	75116	Dallas County	Duncanville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 708-3500	514	40	12.9	87.7%	9 (1.8%)	196 (38.1%)	287 (55.8%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.7%)	23	1949^th of 2361 public middle schools	17.5%		25.3	1828^th of 2330 public middle schools	21.5%	121				69.1			32.4	32.7			11.2	36.5		26.2	7.9	$11,808	$1,253	$10,555
W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	501 S Edgefield Ave	Dallas	75208	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 925-7100	1,153	81	14.2	87.4%	31 (2.7%)	55 (4.8%)	1,053 (91.3%)	2 (0.2%)	8 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	50.7	1035^th of 2361 public middle schools	56.2%		53.1	986^th of 2330 public middle schools	57.7%	49				69.5		67.9	57.8	59.1		41.5	12.2	42.0		29.5	16.8	$9,783	$1,296	$8,488
William H Byrd Middle	Public	7-8	1040 W Wheatland Rd	Duncanville	75137	Dallas County	Duncanville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 708-3400	524	38	13.8	79.2%	18 (3.4%)	205 (39.1%)	288 (55.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	20.1	2022^nd of 2361 public middle schools	14.4%		25.9	1817^th of 2330 public middle schools	22.0%	205				53.3			28.8	42.5			11.3	19.3		23.2	11.8	$10,664	$1,340	$9,324

Frequently Asked Questions about La Academia De Estrellas Middle

How many students attend La Academia De Estrellas Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 299 students attended La Academia De Estrellas Middle.

Is La Academia De Estrellas Middle a good school?

La Academia De Estrellas Middle ranks 1529^th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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Students at La Academia De Estrellas Middle are 99% Hispanic.

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