Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD · Grades PK-5
1,562nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 65%▼ Declining
Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy 1,562nd 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 65% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 81th in 2019 to 65th in 2025 — declining.
Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 187 students tested
Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 395 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.5% | 89.4% | ▲ 7.9 pts | |
| Black | 17.1% | 8.6% | ▼ 8.5 pts | |
| White | 1.3% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy
Typical home value $201K in zip 75217 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3William M Anderson ElDallas ISD · 0.6 mi away3,125th of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 45% - 6Gilbert Cuellar Sr ElDallas ISD · 0.9 mi away2,158th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 43% - 4B H Macon ElDallas ISD · 1.1 mi away2,764th of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 46% - 7Richard Lagow ElDallas ISD · 1.4 mi away1,701st of 4,406
ELA 58% · Math 48% - 2A+ Academy ElA+ Academy · 1.7 mi away · charter3,688th of 4,406
ELA 31% · Math 38% - 4Pleasant Grove ElDallas ISD · 1.7 mi away2,711th of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 41% - 4W A Blair ElDallas ISD · 1.9 mi away3,024th of 4,406
ELA 40% · Math 43% - 5Nancy Moseley ElDallas ISD · 1.9 mi away2,216th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 47%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy in?
Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy is part of the Dallas ISD district in Dallas, Texas.
Is Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy 1,562nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 65% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy?
Hispanic 89%, Black 9% (395 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy 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.