Ann Richards Steam Academy

Summary:

Ann Richards Steam Academy is a public middle school in Dallas, Texas, serving 1,174 students in grades 6-8. 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.

Despite spending more per student ($10,673 in 2020-2021) than the state and district averages, Ann Richards Steam Academy consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools, with performance on STAAR tests significantly below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's proficiency rates in reading range from 34.27% to 41.08%, compared to the state average of 52.08% to 54.45%, and in math from 5.56% to 23.75%, compared to the state average of 31.89% to 40.23%. The school's dropout rate has also steadily increased, from 1.2% in 2018-2019 to 2.7% in 2021-2022, higher than the state and district averages.

Compared to other middle schools in the Dallas ISD and the neighboring Mesquite ISD, Ann Richards Steam Academy generally performs worse on academic measures, with lower proficiency rates and higher dropout rates. For example, the School for the Talented and Gifted in Pleasant Grove, also part of the Dallas ISD, consistently ranks in the top 1% of Texas middle schools and outperforms Ann Richards Steam Academy across all subject areas.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3831 N Prairie Creek
       Dallas, TX  75227


(972) 892-5400

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1975th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,673 Help


Students who attend Ann Richards Steam Academy usually attend:

High:    Skyline High School

Feeder schools for Ann Richards Steam Academy:

Elementary:    Adelfa Botello Callejo Elementary
    Ascher Silberstein Elementary
    C A Tatum Junior Elementary
    Urban Park Steam Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  1,094

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
79.3%
African American:
17.6%
White:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.3% Help


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Compare Details Ann Richards Steam Academy ranks worse than 83.7% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 25th among 37 ranked middle schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.89. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79.3%), African American (17.6%), White (2.1%). (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 Ann Richards Steam Academy is 14.3. 27 middle schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ann Richards Steam Academy is $10,673. 30 middle schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ann Richards Steam Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Ann Richards Steam Academy 1975th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Ann Richards 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 Ann Richards Steam Academy

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Rank History for all students at Ann Richards Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 20.78 1774th 2043 13.2%
2016 19.96 1742nd 1987 12.3%
2017 27.78 1537th 2027 24.2%
2018 33.24 1433rd 2080 31.1%
2019 35.91 1417th 2193 35.4%
2021 25.10 1733rd 2252 23.0%
2022 23.17 1850th 2254 17.9%
2023 19.63 1998th 2330 14.2%
2024 21.89 1975th 2361 16.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ann Richards Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.56 666th 720 7.5%
2021 19.49 671st 743 9.7%
2022 10.94 796th 813 2.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ann Richards Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.68 121st 1376 91.2%
2019 75.60 177th 1445 87.8%
2021 58.76 414th 1592 74.0%
2022 44.92 804th 1643 51.1%
2023 33.24 1204th 1720 30.0%
2024 27.65 1398th 1760 20.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ann Richards Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.64 490th 1597 69.3%
2019 54.75 487th 1626 70.0%
2021 50.12 611th 1712 64.3%
2022 39.76 985th 1757 43.9%
2023 33.99 1250th 1815 31.1%
2024 70.73 277th 1881 85.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ann Richards Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.55 977th 2039 52.1%
2019 49.75 946th 2073 54.4%
2021 35.82 1449th 2172 33.3%
2022 32.48 1635th 2220 26.4%
2023 26.72 1814th 2251 19.4%
2024 32.45 1612th 2224 27.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Ann Richards Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.66 1501st 2008 25.2%
2019 35.91 1371st 2047 33.0%
2021 27.77 1623rd 2151 24.5%
2022 22.46 1865th 2221 16.0%
2023 20.88 1902nd 2241 15.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ann Richards Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.51 1227th 1430 14.2%
2019 27.45 1228th 1446 15.1%
2021 12.38 1384th 1501 7.8%
2022 9.07 1425th 1488 4.2%
2023 5.88 1444th 1481 2.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Ann Richards Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.66 470th 2008 76.6%
2019 67.95 361st 2058 82.5%
2021 48.91 899th 2118 57.6%
2022 36.92 1416th 2182 35.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Ann Richards Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.21 1338th 2030 34.1%
2019 36.11 1350th 2069 34.8%
2021 24.66 1716th 2168 20.8%
2022 24.65 1804th 2228 19.0%
2023 19.39 1942nd 2245 13.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Ann Richards Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.75 811th 1167 30.5%
2019 36.70 736th 1193 38.3%
2021 31.73 877th 1213 27.7%
2022 35.19 815th 1251 34.9%
2023 23.48 1057th 1273 17.0%
2024 31.99 911th 1271 28.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Ann Richards Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.56 984th 1895 48.1%
2019 47.88 935th 1935 51.7%
2021 34.19 1380th 2043 32.5%
2022 29.90 1586th 2077 23.6%
2023 26.44 1688th 2116 20.2%
2024 30.48 1573rd 2108 25.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Ann Richards Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.13 1603rd 1749 8.3%
2024 56.81 670th 1724 61.1%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, June 15, 2017

Open Quote It is evident that Mrs. Taylor- Glenn has the students' best interest in mind. I respect her for her efforts. The staff is professional and kind. Anytime I have a question or concern, they have always helped me in a timely manner. My children love this school and the staff, and so do I. They definitely "Put the Pleasant back in the Grove." Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ann Richards Steam Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 10 275 1 705 2 1 2 0 996
2014 13 296 4 904 0 1 0 0 1218
2015 20 302 4 1020 2 1 2 0 1351
2016 24 232 3 973 3 3 1 0 1239
2017 21 235 2 1035 3 2 4 0 1302
2018 16 268 0 1032 3 1 4 0 1324
2019 20 231 1 1062 3 0 5 0 1322
2020 10 223 1 1092 5 1 4 0 1336
2021 12 198 1 988 7 1 3 0 1210
2022 15 217 0 1004 9 2 4 0 1251
2023 21 221 1 923 5 0 3 0 1174
2024 23 192 1 867 5 0 6 0 1094

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 Ann Richards Steam Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 996 57.3 17.3 95.3
2014 1218 64.3 18.9 92.5
2015 1351 81.0 16.6 89
2016 1239 77.0 16.0 97.1
2017 1302 77.1 16.8 90.7
2018 1324 83.0 15.9 96.2
2019 1322 82.0 16.1 95.8
2020 1336 80.0 16.7 94.8
2021 1210 84.0 14.4 93.4
2022 1251 70.4 17.7 94
2023 1174 76.0 15.4 94
2024 1094 76.0 14.3 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 Ann Richards Steam Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 996 57.3 17.3 95.3
2014 1218 64.3 18.9 92.5
2015 1351 81.0 16.6 89
2016 1239 77.0 16.0 97.1
2017 1302 77.1 16.8 90.7
2018 1324 83.0 15.9 96.2
2019 1322 82.0 16.1 95.8
2020 1336 80.0 16.7 94.8
2021 1210 84.0 14.4 93.4
2022 1251 70.4 17.7 94
2023 1174 76.0 15.4 94
2024 1094 76.0 14.3 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ann Richards Steam Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,326 (14.9%) $7,554 (85.1%) $8,880
2020 $1,732 (18.8%) $7,494 (81.2%) $9,226
2021 $1,272 (11.9%) $9,401 (88.1%) $10,673

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ann Richards Steam Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1417th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1998th of 2330 Middle schools
 21.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Ann Richards Steam Academy)2333
 10%
   6th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))2644
 18%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ann Richards Steam Academy)4722
 25%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3836
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Ann Richards Steam Academy)3732
 5%
   7th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3744
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ann Richards Steam Academy)302
 28%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))208
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4129
 12%
8th Grade Reading (Ann Richards Steam Academy)3739
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4048
 8%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ann Richards Steam Academy)5528
 27%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5440
 14%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Ann Richards Steam Academy)3611
 25%
   8th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3634
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Ann Richards Steam Academy)2512
 13%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))2624
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Ann Richards Steam Academy)9251
 41%
   End of Course Algebra I (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))6440
 24%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13221174
 11.2%
African American231221
 4.3%
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian11
Hispanic1062923
 13.1%
Pacific Islander00
White2021
 5%
Two or More Races53
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.8%94%
 1.8%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 1,094 students attended Ann Richards Steam Academy.

Ann Richards Steam Academy ranks in the bottom 16.3% of Texas middle schools.

Students who attend Ann Richards Steam Academy usually go on to attend Skyline High School

Students at Ann Richards Steam Academy are 79% Hispanic, 18% African American, 2% White.


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