Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
Desoto, TX · Desoto ISD
Regular public school · Grades K-8 · Suburb, large
1,093rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 75%▲ Improving
1200 ACADEMY WAY, Desoto, TX 75115
(972)274-8026NCES ID 481686013644Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy 1,093rd 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 75% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 11th in 2019 to 75th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 371 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 510 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2018, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71.0% | 83.3% | ▲ 12.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 23.7% | 12.4% | ▼ 11.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0 pts | |
| White | 1.8% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Typical home value $328K in zip 75115 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
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ELA 23% ▼48 · Math 23% ▼26Compare - #2652Rosa Parks/Millbrook ElLancaster ISD · 2.7 mi away2,652nd of 4,406
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What school district is Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy in?
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy is part of the Desoto ISD district in Desoto, Texas.
Is Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy 1,093rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 75% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy?
Black 83%, Hispanic 12%, Two or more races 3%, White 1% (510 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75115 is $328K 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.