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Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard

1400 Walmsley Ave, Dallas, TX 75208 · (972) 794-4400

B
89 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 3 points from 2025Still a B, with a higher score than 2025 (86).
633students
14.6students per teacher
94.9%attendance
21stof 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools
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CAABCCBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard 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 achievementB · 86

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressA · 90

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

Closing the gapsB · 86

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Dallas ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level79%
Meets grade level54%
Dallas ISD elementary schools: 45.4%
Masters grade level28%

Students and teachers

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

633students in 2024–25Up 6% from 600 the year before
14.6students per teacher44 full-time teachers
16.7average class sizeDallas ISD elementary schools: 17.3
7.4 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$70,980average teacher base pay
77.7%from low-income familiesDallas ISD elementary schools: 89.4%
34%English learners
26.2%in gifted & talented
15%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 76.5%African American 11.4%White 9.6%Two or More Races 1.9%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 Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard.

Under constructionHarold Simmons ParkDate TBD · 1.4 mi away

Nearby schools

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

CLorenzo de Zavala ElementaryDallas ISD · 79 · 0.9 mi ARosemont Primary - Chris V Semos BuildingDallas ISD · 92 · 1.2 mi ARosemont SchoolDallas ISD · 92 · 1.2 mi BDr. Elba and Domingo Garcia West Dallas STEM SchoolDallas ISD · 87 · 1.2 mi CStevens Park ElementaryDallas ISD · 73 · 1.3 mi CHogg New Tech CenterDallas ISD · 75 · 1.4 mi PThe Kessler SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 0.6 mi PSt. Mary of Carmel SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 0.6 mi PSt. Cecilia Catholic SchoolPrivate · 5–12 · 1.3 mi
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Questions about Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard

What is Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard’s TEA rating?

Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard earned a B (89 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (86) in 2025.

What grades does Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard serve?

Grades PK–8. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 1400 Walmsley Ave in Dallas.

How many students go to Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard?

633 students in 2024–25, up 6% from 600 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard compare with other Dallas ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 21st of 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools (tied with 8 others). 13% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard?

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.