Public elementary schoolGrades PK–8Dallas ISD

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy

1817 Warren Ave, Dallas, TX 75215 · (972) 502-8100

B
82 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 2 points of 2025 (B 80).
499students
12.8students per teacher
95.7%attendance
78thof 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools
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BBABBCBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 74

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 83

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 78

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Dallas ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level71%
Meets grade level45%
Dallas ISD elementary schools: 45.4%
Masters grade level16%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

499students in 2024–25Up 7% from 468 the year before
12.8students per teacher39 full-time teachers
18.8average class sizeDallas ISD elementary schools: 17.3
7.6 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$72,217average teacher base pay
94.6%from low-income familiesDallas ISD elementary schools: 89.4%
21.6%English learners
22.4%in gifted & talented
9.8%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 65.5%Hispanic 31.5%Two or More Races 1.4%White 1%Asian 0%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Dallas ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy.

Under constructionNolan Estes Campus (Dallas ISD)Jan 2027 (target) · 1.4 mi away ApprovedFair Park community parkLate 2027–early 2028 · 1.5 mi away Under constructionMill Creek flood-relief tunnelEarly 2029 · 1.7 mi away ApprovedDallas Wings arena (Memorial Auditorium)Date TBD · 1.8 mi away Under constructionConvention Center rebuildExpected 2030 · 1.8 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BSt. Anthony AcademySt. Anthony School · 88 · 0.6 mi BCharles Rice Learning CenterDallas ISD · 88 · 0.7 mi AIrma Rangel Young Women's Leadership SchoolDallas ISD · 99 · 1.2 mi BJoseph J Rhoads Learning CenterDallas ISD · 85 · 1.4 mi BHigh School Thompson Learning CenterDallas ISD · 84 · 1.6 mi CPaul L Dunbar Learning CenterDallas ISD · 76 · 1.7 mi PThe King's AcademyPrivate · PK–6 · 0.2 mi PCornerstone Crossroads AcademyPrivate · 9–12 · 0.8 mi PTkg AcademyPrivate · 1–8 · 2.6 mi
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Questions about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy

What is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy’s TEA rating?

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy earned a B (82 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (80) in 2025.

What grades does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy serve?

Grades PK–8. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 1817 Warren Ave in Dallas.

How many students go to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy?

499 students in 2024–25, up 7% from 468 the year before. There are about 13 students for every teacher.

How does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy compare with other Dallas ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 78th of 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools (tied with 10 others). 13% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Dallas ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.