| Metric | Dallas Independent School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 141,169 | 3,700 | Much larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 240 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $11,000/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | ≈ Near avg |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 5/10 — Average | — | Near average |
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Ranked against 1156 rated districts in TX → 48th percentile → 5/10.
Source: Texas Education Agency STAAR, grades 3–8 Reading & Math (Meets Grade Level), 2023. Full methodology →
- PREK PARTNERSHIP CENTER — Grades PK–PK · 1,295 students
- ANNE FRANK EL — Grades PK–5 · 1,119 students
- LAKEWOOD EL — Grades K–5 · 1,067 students
- GEORGE W TRUETT EL — Grades PK–5 · 987 students
- ALBERT C BLACK JR STEAM ACADEMY — Grades PK–5 · 828 students
- SEAGOVILLE NORTH EL — Grades PK–5 · 774 students
- J N ERVIN EL — Grades PK–5 · 743 students
- GILBERT CUELLAR SR EL — Grades PK–5 · 715 students
- WINNETKA EL — Grades PK–5 · 693 students
- ANNIE WEBB BLANTON EL — Grades PK–5 · 685 students
- LARRY G SMITH EL — Grades PK–5 · 681 students
- FRANK GUZICK EL — Grades PK–5 · 680 students
- EDWARD TITCHE EL — Grades PK–5 · 676 students
- PERSONALIZED LEARNING ACADEMY AT HIGHLAND MEADOWS — Grades PK–5 · 676 students
- LEE A MCSHAN JR EL — Grades PK–5 · 670 students
- CHARLES A GILL EL — Grades PK–5 · 630 students
- MOCKINGBIRD EL — Grades K–5 · 630 students
- NANCY MOSELEY EL — Grades PK–5 · 610 students
- PAUL L DUNBAR LEARNING CENTER — Grades PK–5 · 608 students
- LESLIE A STEMMONS EL — Grades PK–5 · 603 students
- JIMMIE TYLER BRASHEAR EL — Grades PK–5 · 598 students
- CENTRAL EL — Grades PK–5 · 588 students
- FELIX G BOTELLO PERSONALIZED LEARNING EL — Grades PK–5 · 581 students
- WILLIAM M ANDERSON EL — Grades PK–5 · 573 students
- WILMER-HUTCHINS EL — Grades PK–5 · 563 students
- + 85 more elementary schools
- W E GREINER EXPLORATORY ARTS ACADEMY — Grades 6–8 · 1,116 students
- J L LONG MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 1,079 students
- SEAGOVILLE MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 1,063 students
- ANN RICHARDS STEAM ACADEMY — Grades 6–8 · 1,010 students
- BENJAMIN FRANKLIN INTERNATIONAL EXPLORATORY ACAD — Grades 6–8 · 808 students
- ROBERT T HILL MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 762 students
- W H GASTON MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 757 students
- SAM TASBY MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 752 students
- HAROLD WENDELL LANG SR MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 740 students
- L V STOCKARD MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 728 students
- PIEDMONT GLOBAL ACADEMY — Grades 6–8 · 692 students
- FRANCISCO PANCHO MEDRANO J H — Grades 7–8 · 669 students
- HECTOR P GARCIA MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 621 students
- E B COMSTOCK MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 599 students
- BILLY EARL DADE MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 599 students
- ROYCE WEST LEADERSHIP SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 578 students
- EWELL D WALKER MIDDLE — Grades 7–8 · 577 students
- ZAN WESLEY HOLMES JR MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 570 students
- RAUL QUINTANILLA SR MIDDLE STEAM ACADEMY — Grades 7–8 · 556 students
- JUDGE LOUIS A BEDFORD JR LAW ACADEMY — Grades 6–8 · 509 students
- T W BROWNE MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 491 students
- ALEX W SPENCE TALENTED/GIFTED ACADEMY — Grades 6–8 · 486 students
- YOUNG MEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY AT FRED F FLORENCE — Grades 6–8 · 467 students
- HENRY W LONGFELLOW CAREER EXPLORATION ACADEMY — Grades 6–8 · 449 students
- THOMAS C MARSH MIDDLE — Grades 7–8 · 445 students
- + 8 more middle schools
- SKYLINE H S — Grades 9–12 · 3,837 students
- BRYAN ADAMS H S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY — Grades 9–12 · 2,208 students
- W T WHITE H S — Grades 9–12 · 2,204 students
- SUNSET H S — Grades 9–12 · 2,164 students
- MOISES E MOLINA H S — Grades 9–12 · 2,006 students
- WOODROW WILSON H S — Grades 9–12 · 1,832 students
- SEAGOVILLE H S — Grades 9–12 · 1,786 students
- W W SAMUELL H S — Grades 9–12 · 1,709 students
- HILLCREST H S — Grades 9–12 · 1,572 students
- SOUTH OAK CLIFF H S — Grades 9–12 · 1,560 students
- THOMAS JEFFERSON H S — Grades 9–12 · 1,516 students
- H GRADY SPRUCE H S — Grades 9–12 · 1,370 students
- W H ADAMSON H S — Grades 9–12 · 1,353 students
- EMMETT J CONRAD H S — Grades 9–12 · 1,321 students
- NORTH DALLAS H S — Grades 9–12 · 1,300 students
- DR L G PINKSTON SR H S — Grades 9–12 · 1,264 students
- JUSTIN F KIMBALL H S — Grades 9–12 · 1,175 students
- DAVID W CARTER H S — Grades 9–12 · 1,097 students
- BOOKER T WASHINGTON SPVA MAGNET — Grades 9–12 · 970 students
- WILMER-HUTCHINS H S — Grades 9–12 · 921 students
- FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT H S OF INNOVATION — Grades 9–12 · 720 students
- LINCOLN HUMANITIES/COMMUNICATIONS MAGNET HIGH SCH — Grades 9–12 · 580 students
- SCHOOL FOR THE TALENTED AND GIFTED — Grades 9–12 · 555 students
- SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING — Grades 9–12 · 505 students
- SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS — Grades 9–12 · 497 students
- + 12 more high schools
- KLEBERG EL — Grades PK–6 · 870 students
- GEORGE HERBERT WALKER BUSH EL — Grades PK–6 · 834 students
- ALEX SANGER PREPARATORY SCHOOL — Grades PK–8 · 769 students
- JULIAN T SALDIVAR EL — Grades PK–6 · 755 students
- YOUNG WOMEN'S STEAM ACADEMY AT BALCH SPRINGS MIDDL — Grades 6–9 · 751 students
- JOSE 'JOE' MAY EL — Grades PK–6 · 746 students
- SEAGOVILLE EL — Grades PK–6 · 733 students
- EBBY HALLIDAY EL — Grades PK–6 · 722 students
- EDUARDO MATA MONTESSORI SCHOOL — Grades PK–8 · 720 students
- MARCUS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY — Grades PK–6 · 718 students
- SOLAR PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS AT BONHAM — Grades PK–8 · 703 students
- JERRY R JUNKINS EL — Grades PK–6 · 702 students
- GEORGE B DEALEY MONTESSORI ACADEMY — Grades PK–8 · 634 students
- JESUS MOROLES EXPRESSIVE ARTS VANGUARD — Grades PK–8 · 633 students
- DAVID G BURNET EL — Grades PK–6 · 631 students
- STEVENS PARK EL — Grades PK–6 · 631 students
- STEPHEN C FOSTER EL — Grades PK–6 · 604 students
- IRMA RANGEL YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL — Grades 6–12 · 604 students
- ARCADIA PARK EL — Grades PK–6 · 568 students
- BARACK OBAMA MALE LEADERSHIP ACAD AT A MACEO SMITH — Grades 6–12 · 554 students
- F P CAILLET EL — Grades PK–6 · 552 students
- ELADIO R MARTINEZ LEARNING CENTER — Grades PK–6 · 547 students
- ANSON JONES EL — Grades PK–6 · 539 students
- LOUISE WOLFF KAHN EL — Grades PK–6 · 533 students
- LEONIDES GONZALEZ CIGARROA MD EL — Grades PK–6 · 528 students
- + 44 more other schools
About Dallas Independent School District
Zip code 75201 in Dallas, Texas is served by Dallas Independent School District for public school enrollment. The district covers grades Pre-K – 12th. This page provides a data-driven overview of Dallas Independent School District’s funding levels, size, rating, and what families should know before enrolling or making a housing decision in this area.
Understanding the 5/10 Rating
Dallas Independent School District has earned an overall SchoolDistrictFinder rating of 5/10, placing it in the average tier. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in Texas’ STAAR grades 3–8 Reading & Math assessments (2023 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Texas is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Dallas Independent School District falls near the middle of Texas on state assessment results, with reading and math proficiency close to the state median. Average-rated districts provide foundational public education, and many families find they deliver solid day-to-day learning — particularly when parents stay engaged. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 75201
Children in zip code 75201 are assigned to Dallas Independent School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 75201, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Dallas Independent School District at (972)925-3700 or visit www.dallasisd.org. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Texas districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Dallas
School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because Dallas Independent School District serves zip code 75201, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 75201. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Texas, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Dallas Independent School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 75201.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Dallas Independent School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 75201 data.