Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD · Grades PK-5
1,647th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 63%▲ Improving
Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy 1,647th 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 63% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 54th in 2022 to 63th in 2025 — improving.
Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 122 students tested
Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 312 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2020
| Group | Trend | 2020 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46.1% | 49.0% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Black | 27.2% | 24.7% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| White | 20.3% | 17.6% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.6% | 7.1% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy
Typical home value $991K in zip 75201 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Ignacio Zaragoza ElDallas ISD · 1.7 mi away3,653rd of 4,406
ELA 38% · Math 32% - 3Cesar Chavez Learning CenterDallas ISD · 1.7 mi away3,264th of 4,406
ELA 39% · Math 39% - 3Uplift Atlas Prep PsUplift Education · 1.8 mi away · charter3,326th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 33% - 3Trinity Basin Preparatory - DallasTrinity Basin Preparatory · 1.9 mi away · charter3,173rd of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 36% - 5Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts AcademyDallas ISD · 1.9 mi away2,217th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 45% - –N W Harllee Early Childhood CenterDallas ISD · 2.2 mi away
- 8Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam HoustonDallas ISD · 2.2 mi away995th of 4,406
ELA 66% · Math 57% - 9Solar Prep for Boys at John F KennedyDallas ISD · 2.3 mi away878th of 4,406
ELA 71% · Math 56%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy in?
Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy is part of the Dallas ISD district in Dallas, Texas.
Is Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy 1,647th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 63% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy?
Hispanic 49%, Black 25%, White 18%, Two or more races 7% (312 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75201 is $991K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
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.