Serving 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, David Daniels El Academy Of Science & Math 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David Daniels El Academy Of Science & Math ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
David Daniels El Academy Of Science & Math's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
David Daniels El Academy Of Science & Math ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David Daniels El Academy Of Science & Math is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7283 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
64%
53%
Black
29%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Daniels El Academy Of Science & Math's ranking?
David Daniels El Academy Of Science & Math is ranked #7283 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are David Daniels El Academy Of Science & Math often compared to?
David Daniels El Academy Of Science & Mathis often viewed alongside schools like Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend David Daniels El Academy Of Science & Math?
400 students attend David Daniels El Academy Of Science & Math.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of David Daniels El Academy Of Science & Math students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David Daniels El Academy Of Science & Math?
David Daniels El Academy Of Science & Math has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does David Daniels El Academy Of Science & Math offer ?
David Daniels El Academy Of Science & Math offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is David Daniels El Academy Of Science & Math part of?
David Daniels El Academy Of Science & Math is part of Grand Prairie Independent School District.
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