Thomas L Marsalis El STEAM Academy
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
1,802nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 59%▲ Improving
5640 S MARSALIS AVE, Dallas, TX 75241
(972)749-3500NCES ID 481623001370Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Thomas L Marsalis El STEAM Academy 1,802nd 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 59% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 49th in 2019 to 59th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 161 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 426 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 84.3% | 73.5% | ▼ 10.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.3% | 25.4% | ▲ 11.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $214K in zip 75241 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Thomas L Marsalis El STEAM Academy in?
Thomas L Marsalis El STEAM Academy is part of the Dallas ISD district in Dallas, Texas.
Is Thomas L Marsalis El STEAM Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thomas L Marsalis El STEAM Academy 1,802nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 59% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Thomas L Marsalis El STEAM Academy?
Black 74%, Hispanic 25% (426 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thomas L Marsalis El STEAM Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75241 is $214K 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.