John W Runyon El
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD · Grades PK-5
3,020th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 31%▼ Declining
John W Runyon El ranking
SchoolRow ranks John W Runyon El 3,020th 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 52th in 2019 to 31th in 2025 — declining.
John W Runyon El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 152 students tested
John W Runyon El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 436 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66.2% | 64.4% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Black | 30.2% | 31.7% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| White | 1.4% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.2% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near John W Runyon El
Typical home value $201K in zip 75217 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near John W Runyon El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Golden Rule SouthwestGolden Rule Charter School · 0.6 mi away · charter3,423rd of 4,406
ELA 39% · Math 36% - 4Pleasant Grove ElDallas ISD · 0.9 mi away2,711th of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 41% - 2KIPP Pleasant Grove PriKIPP Texas Public Schools · 1.1 mi away · charter3,703rd of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 27% - 3Mcwhorter ElMesquite ISD · 1.2 mi away3,118th of 4,406
ELA 38% · Math 43% - 6Seabourn ElMesquite ISD · 1.3 mi away1,851st of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 56% - 2Floyd ElMesquite ISD · 1.3 mi away3,764th of 4,406
ELA 34% · Math 33% - 4Edward Titche ElDallas ISD · 1.4 mi away3,080th of 4,406
ELA 40% · Math 42% - 3William M Anderson ElDallas ISD · 1.6 mi away3,125th of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 45%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is John W Runyon El in?
John W Runyon El is part of the Dallas ISD district in Dallas, Texas.
Is John W Runyon El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks John W Runyon El 3,020th 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 John W Runyon El?
Hispanic 64%, Black 32%, White 2%, Two or more races 2% (436 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near John W Runyon El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75217 is $201K 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.