Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD · Grades PK-8
2,217th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 50%▲ Improving
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy 2,217th 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 50% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 42th in 2019 to 50th in 2025 — improving.
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 294 students tested
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 468 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 75.1% | 63.0% | ▼ 12.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 20.4% | 34.8% | ▲ 14.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| White | 1.0% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.7% | 0.4% | ▼ 2.3 pts |
Homes near Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy
Typical home value $179K in zip 75215 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5St Anthony AcademySt Anthony School · 0.6 mi away · charter2,284th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 46% - 8Charles Rice Learning CenterDallas ISD · 0.7 mi away1,026th of 4,406
ELA 57% · Math 65% - 3H S Thompson Learning CenterDallas ISD · 1.6 mi away3,223rd of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 43% - 5Paul L Dunbar Learning CenterDallas ISD · 1.7 mi away2,535th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 42% - 7Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells AcademyDallas ISD · 1.9 mi away1,647th of 4,406
ELA 63% · Math 44% - 7Cedar Crest ElDallas ISD · 2 mi away1,650th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 51% - –N W Harllee Early Childhood CenterDallas ISD · 2 mi away
- 1Oran M Roberts ElDallas ISD · 2.2 mi away4,203rd of 4,406
ELA 29% · Math 23%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy in?
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy is part of the Dallas ISD district in Dallas, Texas.
Is Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy 2,217th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 50% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy?
Black 63%, Hispanic 35%, Two or more races 1% (468 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75215 is $179K 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.