Maria Moreno Steam Academy

Summary:

Maria Moreno Steam Academy is an elementary school in Dallas, Texas, serving 356 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Dallas Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 557 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Maria Moreno Steam Academy has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 93.82% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's academic performance has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools. The school's STAAR test scores are generally below the district and state averages, particularly in science, where only 18.87% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 17.71% for Dallas ISD and 26.29% for the state. However, the school's performance is stronger among Hispanic students and English Language Learners, suggesting that effective instructional practices may be in place for these student populations.

Nearby schools in the Dallas ISD, such as Jimmie Tyler Brashear Elementary and Winnetka Elementary, generally outperform Maria Moreno Steam Academy on academic measures, with higher STAAR proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. This highlights the significant challenges faced by high-poverty schools in providing a high-quality education, despite the district's efforts to invest resources in the school. Addressing these challenges will likely require a multifaceted approach that goes beyond just increasing funding and staffing, and instead focuses on identifying and scaling effective instructional and support strategies tailored to the unique needs of the school's student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2115 Hampton Rd
       Dallas, TX  75224


(972) 502-3100

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3286th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,106 Help


Students who attend Maria Moreno Steam Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Zan Wesley Holmes Junior Middle
High:    Justin F Kimball High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  339

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
92.9%
African American:
3.5%
White:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.7% Help


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Compare Details Maria Moreno Steam Academy ranks worse than 70.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 86th among 145 ranked elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (92.9%), African American (3.5%), White (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maria Moreno Steam Academy is 13, which is the 60th best among 145 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maria Moreno Steam Academy is $14,106, which is the 25th highest among 145 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Maria Moreno Steam Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Maria Moreno Steam Academy 3286th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Maria Moreno Steam Academy in the ranking list.)

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Dallas Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dallas Independent School District (Isd) 557th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Maria Moreno Steam Academy

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Rank History for all students at Maria Moreno Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 7.81 3394th 3465 2.0%
2005 18.57 3205th 3475 7.8%
2006 15.37 3279th 3476 5.7%
2007 25.11 3245th 3724 12.9%
2008 37.57 2781st 3768 26.2%
2009 32.82 3076th 3884 20.8%
2010 28.40 3341st 3937 15.1%
2011 11.71 3943rd 4095 3.7%
2012 20.37 3840th 4206 8.7%
2013 13.55 4011th 4221 5.0%
2014 11.12 4097th 4260 3.8%
2015 9.19 4143rd 4320 4.1%
2016 16.01 3889th 4286 9.3%
2017 36.51 2741st 4329 36.7%
2018 39.38 2592nd 4359 40.5%
2019 40.83 2630th 4479 41.3%
2021 35.27 2825th 4578 38.3%
2022 44.91 2444th 4581 46.6%
2023 45.52 2441st 4647 47.5%
2024 32.50 3286th 4675 29.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Maria Moreno Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.27 756th 3226 76.6%
2019 51.87 1468th 3333 56.0%
2021 60.14 982nd 3446 71.5%
2022 58.78 1161st 3487 66.7%
2023 46.93 1849th 3556 48.0%
2024 36.66 2399th 3638 34.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Maria Moreno Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.48 1339th 3799 64.8%
2022 33.74 2747th 3952 30.5%
2023 32.99 2889th 4086 29.3%
2024 60.96 1202nd 4261 71.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Maria Moreno Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.90 1640th 4264 61.5%
2019 58.32 1476th 4309 65.7%
2021 48.90 2106th 4451 52.7%
2022 60.41 1451st 4477 67.6%
2023 64.77 1200th 4521 73.5%
2024 47.02 2397th 4560 47.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Maria Moreno Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.81 2245th 4306 47.9%
2019 39.43 2708th 4348 37.7%
2021 39.91 2582nd 4499 42.6%
2022 57.97 1667th 4561 63.5%
2023 51.31 2063rd 4588 55.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Maria Moreno Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.29 1725th 3106 44.5%
2019 37.73 2465th 3184 22.6%
2022 18.63 2733rd 2958 7.6%
2023 23.41 2688th 2980 9.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Maria Moreno Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.02 930th 4240 78.1%
2019 63.45 1126th 4295 73.8%
2021 69.76 755th 4331 82.6%
2022 65.43 1085th 4461 75.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Maria Moreno Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.18 2975th 4319 31.1%
2019 43.73 2411th 4357 44.7%
2021 32.04 3036th 4498 32.5%
2022 37.11 2916th 4563 36.1%
2023 41.57 2665th 4585 41.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Maria Moreno Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.83 2005th 4168 51.9%
2019 48.14 2126th 4188 49.2%
2021 42.95 2384th 4329 44.9%
2022 50.80 2043rd 4376 53.3%
2023 51.65 1951st 4401 55.7%
2024 42.39 2594th 4431 41.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Maria Moreno Steam Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 53 97 0 699 5 n/a n/a 0 854
1998 43 99 0 792 7 n/a n/a 0 941
1999 38 78 0 864 7 n/a n/a 0 987
2000 29 68 2 913 6 n/a n/a 0 1018
2001 29 52 4 1008 5 n/a n/a 0 1098
2002 15 30 2 1049 2 n/a n/a 0 1098
2003 15 30 2 1049 2 n/a n/a 0 1098
2004 13 29 0 1032 3 n/a n/a 0 1077
2005 14 32 0 1034 1 n/a n/a 0 1081
2006 12 36 0 1021 0 n/a n/a 0 1069
2007 5 16 0 642 2 n/a n/a 0 665
2008 4 23 0 628 0 n/a n/a 0 655
2009 7 22 0 632 0 n/a n/a 0 661
2010 5 24 0 583 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2011 7 19 0 615 0 0 1 0 642
2012 6 14 0 591 0 0 2 0 613
2013 6 12 0 520 0 0 1 0 539
2014 7 13 0 499 0 0 3 0 522
2015 3 7 0 475 0 0 1 0 486
2016 4 4 0 413 0 0 1 0 422
2017 11 4 0 421 1 0 0 0 437
2018 14 11 0 417 1 0 2 0 445
2019 9 9 0 386 0 0 1 0 405
2020 9 6 0 376 0 0 2 0 393
2021 6 3 0 342 0 0 2 0 353
2022 0 6 0 331 0 0 1 0 338
2023 1 4 0 349 1 0 1 0 356
2024 7 12 2 315 2 0 1 0 339

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Maria Moreno Steam Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 854 43.8 19.5 72.1
1998 941 46.9 20.1 75.8
1999 987 45.9 21.5 84.8
2000 1018 53.1 19.2 85.4
2001 1098 62.6 17.5 85.2
2002 1098 62.4 17.6 86.6
2003 1098 62.4 17.6 86.6
2004 1077 58.9 18.3 91.8
2005 1081 59.9 18.0 86.5
2006 1069 58.9 18.1 88.5
2007 665 42.0 15.8 87.5
2008 655 44.0 14.9 89.3
2009 661 41.5 15.9 88.8
2010 612 39.5 15.4 89.9
2011 642 40.5 15.8 91.4
2012 613 40.0 15.3 88.1
2013 539 32.0 16.8 94.1
2014 522 30.6 17.0 92.3
2015 486 34.0 14.2 90.7
2016 422 32.0 13.1 92.9
2017 437 34.0 12.8 92.2
2018 445 30.0 14.8 89.2
2019 405 29.0 13.9 95.3
2020 393 29.0 13.5 94.1
2021 353 26.0 13.5 92.4
2022 338 24.2 13.9 94.4
2023 356 24.5 14.4 93.8
2024 339 25.9 13.0 94.7

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 Maria Moreno Steam Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 854 43.8 19.5 72.1
1998 941 46.9 20.1 75.8
1999 987 45.9 21.5 84.8
2000 1018 53.1 19.2 85.4
2001 1098 62.6 17.5 85.2
2002 1098 62.4 17.6 86.6
2003 1098 62.4 17.6 86.6
2004 1077 58.9 18.3 91.8
2005 1081 59.9 18.0 86.5
2006 1069 58.9 18.1 88.5
2007 665 42.0 15.8 87.5
2008 655 44.0 14.9 89.3
2009 661 41.5 15.9 88.8
2010 612 39.5 15.4 89.9
2011 642 40.5 15.8 91.4
2012 613 40.0 15.3 88.1
2013 539 32.0 16.8 94.1
2014 522 30.6 17.0 92.3
2015 486 34.0 14.2 90.7
2016 422 32.0 13.1 92.9
2017 437 34.0 12.8 92.2
2018 445 30.0 14.8 89.2
2019 405 29.0 13.9 95.3
2020 393 29.0 13.5 94.1
2021 353 26.0 13.5 92.4
2022 338 24.2 13.9 94.4
2023 356 24.5 14.4 93.8
2024 339 25.9 13.0 94.7

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 Maria Moreno Steam Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,886 (16.8%) $9,365 (83.2%) $11,251
2020 $2,294 (18.5%) $10,113 (81.5%) $12,407
2021 $1,740 (12.3%) $12,366 (87.7%) $14,106

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maria Moreno Steam Academy

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 2630th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2441st of 4647 Elementary schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Maria Moreno Steam Academy)2635
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3647
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Maria Moreno Steam Academy)3537
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4341
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Maria Moreno Steam Academy)7925
 54%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4631
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Maria Moreno Steam Academy)3333
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3742
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Maria Moreno Steam Academy)4156
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4546
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Maria Moreno Steam Academy)4332
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3839
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Maria Moreno Steam Academy)6852
 16%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4552
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Maria Moreno Steam Academy)5452
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5550
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Maria Moreno Steam Academy)4424
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4229
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Maria Moreno Steam Academy)7342
 31%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))6343
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students405356
 12.1%
African American94
 55.6%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic386349
 9.6%
Pacific Islander00
White91
 88.9%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.3%93.8%
 1.5%


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Students at Maria Moreno Steam Academy are 93% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 339 students attended Maria Moreno Steam Academy.

Students who attend Maria Moreno Steam Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Zan Wesley Holmes Junior Middle
High : Justin F Kimball High School

Maria Moreno Steam Academy ranks 3286th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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