Top Rankings
Lake Dallas Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,811 students in Lake Dallas Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
51±¬ÁÏs in Lake Dallas Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,303 Schools
# Students
3,811 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
278 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lake Dallas Independent School District, which is ranked #651 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has increased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#655 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥99%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
36%
53%
% Black
10%
13%
% White
45%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,541 is higher than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,525 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$94 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,541
$13,398
Spending / Student
$24,525
$14,129
Best Lake Dallas Independent School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shady Shores Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Dobbs Rd
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
(940) 497-4035
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
(940) 497-4035
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Lake Dallas Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 E Hundley Dr
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
(940) 497-4037
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
(940) 497-4037
Gr: 6-8 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Corinth Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Cliff Oak Dr
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
(940) 497-4010
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
(940) 497-4010
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Lake Dallas High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3016 Park Ridge
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
(940) 497-4031
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
(940) 497-4031
Gr: 8-12 | 1,285 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Lake Dallas Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
190 Falcon Dr
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
(940) 497-2222
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
(940) 497-2222
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Dallas Independent School District?
Lake Dallas Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,811 students.
What is the rank of Lake Dallas Independent School District?
Lake Dallas Independent School District is ranked #651 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Dallas Independent School District?
45% of Lake Dallas Independent School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Dallas Independent School District?
Lake Dallas Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Lake Dallas Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,525 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
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