Norma Dorsey El
Rowlett, TX · Garland ISD · Grades PK-5
1,699th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 61%▼ Declining
Norma Dorsey El ranking
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.
Norma Dorsey El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 285 students tested
Norma Dorsey El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 573 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 42.5% | 43.5% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| White | 36.0% | 22.2% | ▼ 13.8 pts | |
| Black | 10.8% | 18.0% | ▲ 7.2 pts | |
| Asian | 7.1% | 11.3% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.0% | 4.4% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Norma Dorsey El
Typical home value $381K in zip 75089 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Norma Dorsey El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Back ElGarland ISD · 0.9 mi away2,347th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 45% - 5Northlake ElGarland ISD · 1.6 mi away2,415th of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 46% - 7Harmony Science Academy - GarlandHarmony Public Schools - North Texas · 1.6 mi away · charter1,626th of 4,406
ELA 60% · Math 47% - 3Rowlett ElGarland ISD · 1.7 mi away3,167th of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 35% - 3Katherine Stephens ElGarland ISD · 1.9 mi away3,416th of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 34% - 7Shorehaven ElGarland ISD · 2.3 mi away1,452nd of 4,406
ELA 62% · Math 49% - 6Weaver ElGarland ISD · 2.3 mi away1,997th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 49% - 6Vernal Lister ElGarland ISD · 2.6 mi away2,101st of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 49%
Frequently asked questions
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.