Nita Pearson El
Rowlett, TX · Garland ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
3,512th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 20%▼ Declining
5201 NITA PEARSON DR, Rowlett, TX 75088
(972)463-7568NCES ID 482034010589Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Nita Pearson El 3,512th 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 20% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 56th in 2019 to 20th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 195 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 545 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2004, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 38.8% | 42.0% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Black | 16.8% | 34.7% | ▲ 17.9 pts | |
| White | 36.6% | 11.6% | ▼ 25.0 pts | |
| Asian | 4.9% | 6.2% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 5.1% | ▲ 2.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2004. 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 $362K in zip 75088 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Nita Pearson El in?
Nita Pearson El is part of the Garland ISD district in Rowlett, Texas.
Is Nita Pearson El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nita Pearson El 3,512th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 20% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Nita Pearson El?
Hispanic 42%, Black 35%, White 12%, Asian 6% (545 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nita Pearson El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75088 is $362K 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.