Serving 429 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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: 429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy's student population of 429 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy is 0.60, 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
#5561 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
59%
53%
Black
19%
13%
White
13%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy's ranking?
Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy is ranked #5561 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy often compared to?
Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mike Moseley Elementary School, Garner Fine Arts Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy?
429 students attend Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 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 Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy?
Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy offer ?
Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy part of?
Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy is part of Grand Prairie Independent School District.
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