Public elementary schoolGrades PK–PKDeSoto ISD

Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center

224 Amber Ln, Desoto, TX 75115 · (972) 274-8243

A
90 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 3 points from 2025Up from a B (87) in 2025.
402students
21.2students per teacher
1stof 6 DeSoto ISD elementary schools
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FCAFFCARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center has earned an A in 1 of its 3 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.

Students and teachers

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

402students in 2024–25Down 6% from 428 the year before
21.2students per teacher19 full-time teachers
5.1 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$60,109average teacher base pay
87.3%from low-income familiesDeSoto ISD elementary schools: 63.9%
12.4%English learners
0%in gifted & talented
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 73.4%Hispanic 18.9%Two or More Races 5.5%White 1.5%Asian 0.2%

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 DeSoto ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center.

OpenDeSoto Aquatics & Recreation CenterOpened Apr 2026 · 1.2 mi away ApprovedHampton Road corridor redevelopmentDate TBD · 1.6 mi away

Nearby schools

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

FCockrell Hill ElementaryDeSoto ISD · 58 · 1.1 mi CWoodridge Fine Arts and Gifted AcademyDeSoto ISD · 78 · 1.2 mi AKatherine Johnson Technology Magnet AcademyDeSoto ISD · 90 · 1.6 mi FFrank D Moates ElementaryDeSoto ISD · 58 · 2.3 mi FThe Meadows ElementaryDeSoto ISD · 58 · 2.5 mi CRolling Hills ElementaryLancaster ISD · 74 · 2.7 mi PDeSoto Private SchoolPrivate · PK–6 · 0.9 mi PCross of Christ Lutheran SchoolPrivate · PK–K · 2.5 mi PGardner Preparatory School IIPrivate · PK–1 · 2.9 mi
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Questions about Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center

What is Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center’s TEA rating?

Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center earned an A (90 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (87) in 2025.

What grades does Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center serve?

Grades PK–PK. It’s part of DeSoto ISD, at 224 Amber Ln in Desoto.

How many students go to Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center?

402 students in 2024–25, down 6% from 428 the year before. There are about 21 students for every teacher.

How does Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center compare with other DeSoto ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 1st of 6 DeSoto ISD elementary schools (tied with 1 other). 33% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use DeSoto 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.