Mary Lou Dodson El
Lavon, TX · Community ISD · Grades PK-5
2,108th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 52%▼ Declining
Mary Lou Dodson El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Mary Lou Dodson El 2,108th 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 52% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 65th in 2024 to 52th in 2025 — declining.
Mary Lou Dodson El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 269 students tested
Mary Lou Dodson El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 571 students (2023–24, NCES)
| Group | Now |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46.4% |
| White | 28.7% |
| Black | 16.5% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| Two or more races | 3.2% |
| American Indian | 0.9% |
Homes near Mary Lou Dodson El
Typical home value $351K in zip 75166 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
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Elementary schools near Mary Lou Dodson El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Nesmith ElCommunity ISD · 0.7 mi away2,769th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 36% - 10Celia Hays ElRockwall ISD · 3.3 mi away319th of 4,406
ELA 83% · Math 68% - 10Sherry and Paul Hamm ElRockwall ISD · 3.7 mi away334th of 4,406
ELA 82% · Math 68% - 10Nebbie Williams ElRockwall ISD · 3.8 mi away119th of 4,406
ELA 88% · Math 78% - 8Miss May Vernon ElRoyse City ISD · 4.6 mi away1,068th of 4,406
ELA 61% · Math 59% - 9Billie Stevenson ElRockwall ISD · 4.9 mi away773rd of 4,406
ELA 73% · Math 57% - 5Mcclendon ElCommunity ISD · 5 mi away2,286th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 42% - 9Grace Hartman ElRockwall ISD · 5.2 mi away591st of 4,406
ELA 73% · Math 64%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Mary Lou Dodson El in?
Mary Lou Dodson El is part of the Community ISD district in Lavon, Texas.
Is Mary Lou Dodson El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Mary Lou Dodson El 2,108th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 52% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Mary Lou Dodson El?
Hispanic 46%, White 29%, Black 17%, Asian 4% (571 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Mary Lou Dodson El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75166 is $351K 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.