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SOLAR PREP FOR BOYS AT JOHN F KENNEDY

1802 MOSER AVE, DALLAS, TX 75206 · (972) 794-7100 · Dallas County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL449 STUDENTS
Enrollment
449
Elementary
DISTRICT 488 · STATE 519
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
34 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.6:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
222 students
DISTRICT 89% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
28
Kindergarten
51
Grade 1
50
Grade 2
43
Grade 3
50
Grade 4
47
Grade 5
54
Grade 6
43
Grade 7
45
Grade 8
38
Student demographics
White
12528%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
22951%
DISTRICT 71% · STATE 54%
Black
6615%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 13%
Asian
82%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 6%
Two+
194%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 3%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
449100%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
66.0%
TX avg 51.8% . +39.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
55.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +19.0pp since 2020
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
53.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
52.3%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+0.8pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

About SOLAR PREP FOR BOYS AT JOHN F KENNEDY

Located at 1802 MOSER AVE, in DALLAS, Texas, SOLAR PREP FOR BOYS AT JOHN F KENNEDY is a medium-sized K-5 school that enrolls 449 students (grades pre-K through 8), run under DALLAS ISD.

SOLAR PREP FOR BOYS AT JOHN F KENNEDY is one of 240 schools operated by DALLAS ISD, a district that caters to 140,630 students overall.

In terms of who attends, SOLAR PREP FOR BOYS AT JOHN F KENNEDY shows that the most-represented group is Hispanic (51%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. The remainder is composed of 28% White, 15% Black, 4% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 41% Hispanic, putting the school's mix noticeably more Hispanic than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, The school currently runs with 34 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.2:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 15.1:1 average. An estimated 49% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is noticeably below Dallas County's rate of about 77%.

After controlling for student poverty, SOLAR PREP FOR BOYS AT JOHN F KENNEDY tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 52.3% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 53.1%.

Around the school, census data for Dallas County shows median household income runs about $76,547, roughly 36% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 11%. Across Dallas County's 771 public schools (combined enrollment of about 459,645 students), SOLAR PREP FOR BOYS AT JOHN F KENNEDY is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: INNOVATION DESIGN ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACADEMY, around 0.3 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around SOLAR PREP FOR BOYS AT JOHN F KENNEDY. On composite proficiency, SOLAR PREP FOR BOYS AT JOHN F KENNEDY comes 2nd of 9 in the immediate cluster, ahead of the nearby-schools average of 38.8%.

Geographically, the school is in an urban area.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Dallas County at a glance

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Population
2,621,179
Census ACS
Median income
$76,547
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
771
459,645 students

Quick facts

School name
SOLAR PREP FOR BOYS AT JOHN F KENNEDY
District
DALLAS ISD
Address
1802 MOSER AVE, DALLAS, TX 75206
Phone
(972) 794-7100
County
Dallas County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
449
Teachers (FTE)
34
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
222 (49%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
481623013841
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About SOLAR PREP FOR BOYS AT JOHN F KENNEDY
What is the total enrollment at SOLAR PREP FOR BOYS AT JOHN F KENNEDY?
SOLAR PREP FOR BOYS AT JOHN F KENNEDY enrolls approximately 449 students in grades PK-08.
What age range does SOLAR PREP FOR BOYS AT JOHN F KENNEDY serve?
SOLAR PREP FOR BOYS AT JOHN F KENNEDY serves students from grade PK through grade 08.
How many teachers does SOLAR PREP FOR BOYS AT JOHN F KENNEDY have?
SOLAR PREP FOR BOYS AT JOHN F KENNEDY employs 34 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.
How diverse is SOLAR PREP FOR BOYS AT JOHN F KENNEDY?
SOLAR PREP FOR BOYS AT JOHN F KENNEDY reports a student body of 28% White, 51% Hispanic, 15% Black, 2% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees SOLAR PREP FOR BOYS AT JOHN F KENNEDY?
SOLAR PREP FOR BOYS AT JOHN F KENNEDY is overseen by DALLAS ISD in Dallas County.
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