Norma Dorsey El
Rowlett, TX · Garland ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
1,699th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 61%▼ Declining
6200 DEXHAM RD, Rowlett, TX 75089
(972)463-5595NCES ID 482034007257Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Norma Dorsey El 1,699th 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 61% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 68th in 2019 to 61th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 285 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 573 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1996, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 41.2% | 43.5% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| White | 38.3% | 22.2% | ▼ 16.1 pts | |
| Black | 12.6% | 18.0% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| Asian | 4.8% | 11.3% | ▲ 6.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 4.4% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1996. 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 $381K in zip 75089 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Norma Dorsey El in?
Norma Dorsey El is part of the Garland ISD district in Rowlett, Texas.
Is Norma Dorsey El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Norma Dorsey El 1,699th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 61% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Norma Dorsey El?
Hispanic 44%, White 22%, Black 18%, Asian 11% (573 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Norma Dorsey El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75089 is $381K 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.