Esperanza Medrano Elementary

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Esperanza Medrano Elementary is a public elementary school in Dallas, Texas, serving 324 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Dallas Independent School District, which is ranked 557 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Esperanza Medrano faces significant academic challenges, with consistently lower proficiency rates on STAAR assessments compared to district and state averages. The school has a higher percentage of Hispanic (70.99%) and African American (23.15%) students than the district and state, and it ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools for several student groups, including African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. Despite the school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (88.58% receive free or reduced-price lunch), its per-student spending is higher than the district average, suggesting that additional resources alone may not be the solution.

Esperanza Medrano's academic performance lags behind nearby schools, such as Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston and Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez Elementary, which have higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. The school's declining statewide ranking, from 2,646 out of 4,479 Texas elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 4,142 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024, with its rating dropping from 2 to 1 star, suggests the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the root causes of its academic struggles and provide targeted support to its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2221 Lucas Dr
       Dallas, TX  75219


(972) 794-3300

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4142nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,412 Help


Students who attend Esperanza Medrano Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Thomas J Rusk Middle
High:    North Dallas High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  357

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
72.3%
African American:
22.4%
Asian:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.3% Help


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Compare Details Esperanza Medrano Elementary ranks worse than 88.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 125th 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 17.83. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (72.3%), African American (22.4%), Asian (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Esperanza Medrano Elementary is 12.7, which is the 50th 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 Esperanza Medrano Elementary is $14,412, which is the 19th highest among 145 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Esperanza Medrano Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Esperanza Medrano Elementary 4142nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Esperanza Medrano Elementary 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 Esperanza Medrano Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Esperanza Medrano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 31.62 2810th 3465 18.9%
2005 19.57 3185th 3475 8.3%
2006 26.31 2975th 3476 14.4%
2007 21.86 3346th 3724 10.2%
2008 23.91 3323rd 3768 11.8%
2009 38.82 2800th 3884 27.9%
2010 27.21 3384th 3937 14.0%
2011 23.02 3654th 4095 10.8%
2012 30.80 3392nd 4206 19.4%
2013 33.27 3245th 4221 23.1%
2014 30.33 3392nd 4260 20.4%
2015 17.52 3865th 4320 10.5%
2016 28.69 3349th 4286 21.9%
2017 34.19 2898th 4329 33.1%
2018 36.61 2767th 4359 36.5%
2019 40.63 2646th 4479 40.9%
2021 32.43 3007th 4578 34.3%
2022 26.19 3593rd 4581 21.6%
2023 19.73 4022nd 4647 13.4%
2024 17.83 4142nd 4675 11.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Esperanza Medrano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.90 475th 3226 85.3%
2019 80.47 309th 3333 90.7%
2021 70.78 587th 3446 83.0%
2022 56.75 1272nd 3487 63.5%
2023 39.42 2291st 3556 35.6%
2024 37.63 2344th 3638 35.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Esperanza Medrano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.84 989th 3684 73.2%
2021 26.54 3081st 3799 18.9%
2023 30.56 3081st 4086 24.6%
2024 19.39 3860th 4261 9.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Esperanza Medrano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.30 2019th 4264 52.7%
2019 50.81 2011th 4309 53.3%
2021 36.62 2948th 4451 33.8%
2022 29.01 3578th 4477 20.1%
2023 24.55 3850th 4521 14.8%
2024 31.03 3505th 4560 23.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Esperanza Medrano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.33 2661st 4306 38.2%
2019 52.40 1922nd 4348 55.8%
2021 35.01 2864th 4499 36.3%
2022 37.57 2921st 4561 36.0%
2023 23.97 3803rd 4588 17.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Esperanza Medrano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.15 2892nd 3106 6.9%
2019 13.04 3047th 3184 4.3%
2021 31.89 2293rd 3006 23.7%
2022 10.86 2855th 2958 3.5%
2023 0.43 2968th 2980 0.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Esperanza Medrano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.67 1339th 4240 68.4%
2019 68.79 850th 4295 80.2%
2021 59.73 1224th 4331 71.7%
2022 45.05 2442nd 4461 45.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Esperanza Medrano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.09 2896th 4319 32.9%
2019 30.08 3308th 4357 24.1%
2021 31.67 3062nd 4498 31.9%
2022 20.39 3966th 4563 13.1%
2023 22.62 3849th 4585 16.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Esperanza Medrano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.62 1002nd 1005 0.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Esperanza Medrano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.03 1539th 2483 38.0%
2019 26.18 2101st 2515 16.5%
2021 16.21 2341st 2444 4.2%
2022 14.91 2321st 2421 4.1%
2023 26.42 2005th 2443 17.9%
2024 28.00 1953rd 2421 19.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Esperanza Medrano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.48 1793rd 4168 57.0%
2019 57.63 1525th 4188 63.6%
2021 49.11 1989th 4329 54.1%
2022 43.71 2530th 4376 42.2%
2023 23.65 3759th 4401 14.6%
2024 28.79 3466th 4431 21.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Esperanza Medrano Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 18 65 73 404 3 n/a n/a 0 563
2001 19 90 88 552 1 n/a n/a 0 750
2002 18 69 100 678 0 n/a n/a 0 865
2003 18 69 100 678 0 n/a n/a 0 865
2004 17 26 94 662 0 n/a n/a 0 799
2005 3 58 80 601 1 n/a n/a 0 743
2006 2 73 77 582 1 n/a n/a 0 735
2007 6 61 72 636 1 n/a n/a 0 776
2008 7 72 51 535 1 n/a n/a 0 666
2009 4 73 47 519 2 n/a n/a 0 645
2010 4 76 45 515 2 n/a n/a 0 642
2011 7 66 35 545 6 0 2 0 661
2012 8 68 32 524 5 0 1 0 638
2013 10 88 31 471 5 1 1 0 607
2014 9 97 32 453 2 0 4 0 597
2015 10 81 28 445 1 0 2 0 567
2016 12 78 23 389 1 0 3 0 506
2017 7 86 22 348 0 0 2 0 465
2018 5 65 26 298 0 0 4 0 398
2019 7 82 26 275 0 1 4 0 395
2020 6 64 21 264 1 2 5 0 363
2021 4 76 15 241 1 2 4 0 343
2022 4 80 11 244 2 0 6 0 347
2023 1 75 11 230 0 0 7 0 324
2024 3 80 9 258 0 0 7 0 357

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 Esperanza Medrano Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 563 35.0 16.1 95.6
2001 750 46.5 16.1 94.9
2002 865 52.8 16.4 94.3
2003 865 52.8 16.4 94.3
2004 799 53.0 15.1 99
2005 743 43.5 17.1 95.8
2006 735 42.0 17.5 97.4
2007 776 47.0 16.5 97.2
2008 666 46.0 14.5 98.2
2009 645 39.4 16.3 98
2010 642 41.5 15.4 98.6
2011 661 42.5 15.5 97.9
2012 638 39.0 16.3 98.3
2013 607 36.0 16.8 99.2
2014 597 36.0 16.5 99.3
2015 567 32.0 17.7 94.2
2016 506 34.0 14.8 88.5
2017 465 33.5 13.8 92
2018 398 30.0 13.2 84.9
2019 395 32.0 12.3 96.5
2020 363 27.0 13.4 91.7
2021 343 30.0 11.4 94.5
2022 347 27.7 12.5 90.2
2023 324 25.0 12.9 88.6
2024 357 28.0 12.7 93.3

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 Esperanza Medrano Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 563 35.0 16.1 95.6
2001 750 46.5 16.1 94.9
2002 865 52.8 16.4 94.3
2003 865 52.8 16.4 94.3
2004 799 53.0 15.1 99
2005 743 43.5 17.1 95.8
2006 735 42.0 17.5 97.4
2007 776 47.0 16.5 97.2
2008 666 46.0 14.5 98.2
2009 645 39.4 16.3 98
2010 642 41.5 15.4 98.6
2011 661 42.5 15.5 97.9
2012 638 39.0 16.3 98.3
2013 607 36.0 16.8 99.2
2014 597 36.0 16.5 99.3
2015 567 32.0 17.7 94.2
2016 506 34.0 14.8 88.5
2017 465 33.5 13.8 92
2018 398 30.0 13.2 84.9
2019 395 32.0 12.3 96.5
2020 363 27.0 13.4 91.7
2021 343 30.0 11.4 94.5
2022 347 27.7 12.5 90.2
2023 324 25.0 12.9 88.6
2024 357 28.0 12.7 93.3

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 Esperanza Medrano Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,097 (18.6%) $9,176 (81.4%) $11,272
2020 $2,633 (21.1%) $9,827 (78.9%) $12,460
2021 $1,686 (11.7%) $12,726 (88.3%) $14,412

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Esperanza Medrano Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2646th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4022nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 27.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Esperanza Medrano Elementary)2230
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3647
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Esperanza Medrano Elementary)3628
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4341
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Esperanza Medrano Elementary)5914
 45%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4631
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Esperanza Medrano Elementary)2320
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3742
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Esperanza Medrano Elementary)5417
 37%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4546
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Esperanza Medrano Elementary)6246
 16%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3839
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Esperanza Medrano Elementary)3342
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4552
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Esperanza Medrano Elementary)6734
 33%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5550
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Esperanza Medrano Elementary)4223
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4229
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Esperanza Medrano Elementary)8133
 48%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))6343
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Science (Esperanza Medrano Elementary)670
 67%
   5th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3113
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students395324
 18%
African American8275
 8.5%
American Indian00
Asian2611
 57.7%
Hispanic275230
 16.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White71
 85.7%
Two or More Races47
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.5%88.6%
 7.9%


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Students at Esperanza Medrano Elementary are 72% Hispanic, 22% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Esperanza Medrano Elementary ranks in the bottom 11.4% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Esperanza Medrano Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thomas J Rusk Middle
High : North Dallas High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 357 students attended Esperanza Medrano Elementary.


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