J P Starks El
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD · Grades PK-8
2,761st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 37%▼ Declining
J P Starks El ranking
SchoolRow ranks J P Starks El 2,761st 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 37% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 74th in 2019 to 37th in 2025 — declining.
J P Starks El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 112 students tested
J P Starks El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 227 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72.0% | 51.1% | ▼ 20.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 27.1% | 39.6% | ▲ 12.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 4.0% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 2.2% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| White | 0.3% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.3 pts |
Homes near J P Starks El
Typical home value $176K in zip 75216 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near J P Starks El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2William B Miller ElDallas ISD · 0.4 mi away3,813th of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 25% - 3John Neely Bryan ElDallas ISD · 1.4 mi away3,171st of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 36% - 7Cedar Crest ElDallas ISD · 1.6 mi away1,650th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 51% - 10Trinity Heights Gifted and Talented SchoolDallas ISD · 1.8 mi away98th of 4,406
ELA 91% · Math 78% - 2Whitney M Young Jr ElDallas ISD · 1.9 mi away3,553rd of 4,406
ELA 39% · Math 33% - 8Harry Stone Montessori AcademyDallas ISD · 2 mi away1,164th of 4,406
ELA 78% · Math 40% - 3H S Thompson Learning CenterDallas ISD · 2 mi away3,223rd of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 43% - 1H I Holland El at LisbonDallas ISD · 2.1 mi away3,984th of 4,406
ELA 32% · Math 29%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is J P Starks El in?
J P Starks El is part of the Dallas ISD district in Dallas, Texas.
Is J P Starks El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks J P Starks El 2,761st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 37% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of J P Starks El?
Black 51%, Hispanic 40%, Two or more races 4%, American Indian 2% (227 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near J P Starks El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75216 is $176K 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.