Edwin J Kiest El
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD · Grades PK-5
3,022nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 31%▼ Declining
Edwin J Kiest El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Edwin J Kiest El 3,022nd 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 31% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 55th in 2019 to 31th in 2025 — declining.
Edwin J Kiest El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 220 students tested
Edwin J Kiest El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 550 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.6% | 88.4% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Black | 9.6% | 7.5% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| White | 3.8% | 3.1% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Edwin J Kiest El
Typical home value $282K in zip 75228 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Edwin J Kiest El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Larry G Smith ElDallas ISD · 0.9 mi away1,749th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 49% - 7George W Truett ElDallas ISD · 1 mi away1,747th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 52% - 8Motley ElMesquite ISD · 1.1 mi away1,163rd of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 59% - 4Charles A Gill ElDallas ISD · 1.4 mi away2,822nd of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 42% - 5Casa View ElDallas ISD · 1.4 mi away2,536th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 40% - 6Lawrence ElMesquite ISD · 1.5 mi away1,946th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 45% - 7Reinhardt ElDallas ISD · 1.5 mi away1,505th of 4,406
ELA 60% · Math 50% - 2Uplift Luna Prep PsUplift Education · 1.6 mi away · charter3,609th of 4,406
ELA 35% · Math 36%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Edwin J Kiest El in?
Edwin J Kiest El is part of the Dallas ISD district in Dallas, Texas.
Is Edwin J Kiest El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Edwin J Kiest El 3,022nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 31% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Edwin J Kiest El?
Hispanic 88%, Black 8%, White 3% (550 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Edwin J Kiest El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75228 is $282K 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.