Serving 166 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Amelia Earhart Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)65-69%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)55-59%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
63%
53%
Black
37%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Amelia Earhart Learning Center?
166 students attend Amelia Earhart Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Amelia Earhart Learning Center students are Hispanic, and 37% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amelia Earhart Learning Center?
Amelia Earhart Learning Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Amelia Earhart Learning Center offer ?
Amelia Earhart Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Amelia Earhart Learning Center part of?
Amelia Earhart Learning Center is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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