Public elementary schoolGrades PK–5Dallas ISD

Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy

133 N St Augustine Dr, Dallas, TX 75217 · (972) 749-6300

C
77 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 13 points from 2025Down from an A (90) in 2025.
458students
15.5students per teacher
95.4%attendance
115thof 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools
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CABBCFCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy has earned an A in 2 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 · 73

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 82

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

Closing the gapsD · 64

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Julius Dorsey Leadership 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 level72%
Meets grade level49%
Dallas ISD elementary schools: 45.4%
Masters grade level27%

Students and teachers

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

458students in 2024–25Up 16% from 395 the year before
15.5students per teacher30 full-time teachers
21.4average class sizeDallas ISD elementary schools: 17.3
9.4 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$72,569average teacher base pay
97.2%from low-income familiesDallas ISD elementary schools: 89.4%
71.4%English learners
24.5%in gifted & talented
13.1%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 91.3%African American 6.3%White 1.5%Asian 0%Two or More Races 0%

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Nearby schools

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

CWilliam M Anderson ElementaryDallas ISD · 75 · 0.6 mi AGilbert Cuellar Sr ElementaryDallas ISD · 91 · 0.9 mi BB H Macon ElementaryDallas ISD · 85 · 1.1 mi BYoung Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs MiddlDallas ISD · 87 · 1.4 mi CRichard Lagow ElementaryDallas ISD · 79 · 1.5 mi FA+ Academy ElementaryA+ Academy · 59 · 1.7 mi PCristo Rey Dallas College PrepPrivate · 9–12 · 1.2 mi PCristo Rey Dallas College PrepPrivate · 9–12 · 1.2 mi
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Questions about Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy

What is Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy’s TEA rating?

Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy earned a C (77 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (90) in 2025.

What grades does Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy serve?

Grades PK–5. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 133 N St Augustine Dr in Dallas.

How many students go to Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy?

458 students in 2024–25, up 16% from 395 the year before. There are about 16 students for every teacher.

How does Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy compare with other Dallas ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 115th of 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools (tied with 6 others). 13% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Julius Dorsey Leadership 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.