Dyess El
Abilene, TX · Abilene ISD · Grades PK-5
2,236th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 49%▼ Declining
Dyess El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dyess El 2,236th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 49% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 74th in 2019 to 49th in 2025 — declining.
Dyess El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 245 students tested
Dyess El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 592 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.9% | 41.9% | ▼ 14.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 25.5% | 34.0% | ▲ 8.5 pts | |
| Black | 8.4% | 11.7% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.9% | 11.3% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| Asian | 2.9% | 0.8% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Elementary schools near Dyess El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Bassetti ElAbilene ISD · 1.1 mi away2,302nd of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 38% - 6Austin ElAbilene ISD · 2.4 mi away1,966th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 44% - 6Ward ElAbilene ISD · 2.8 mi away2,175th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 37% - 3Bonham ElAbilene ISD · 2.9 mi away3,188th of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 34% - 4Alcorta ElAbilene ISD · 3.5 mi away2,848th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 41% - 5Stafford ElAbilene ISD · 3.9 mi away2,553rd of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 45% - 2Bowie ElAbilene ISD · 4.2 mi away3,668th of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 33% - 4Purcell ElAbilene ISD · 4.4 mi away2,730th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dyess El in?
Dyess El is part of the Abilene ISD district in Abilene, Texas.
Is Dyess El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dyess El 2,236th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 49% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Dyess El?
White 42%, Hispanic 34%, Black 12%, Two or more races 11% (592 students, 2023–24).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.