John J Pershing Elementary School

John J Pershing Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
5715 Meaders Ln,  Dallas, TX
Dallas Independent School District
3.3
394 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Margarita Hernandez
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.3%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
409:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Hispanic
78.5%
Black
14.7%
White
3.1%
Two or more races
1.6%
Native American
1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 3 Reviews
4.0 parent
5/16/2022
I went to this school to do a Tennis Assembly with all grades and had the best time with the kids. I found the kids happy, polite and excited about learning, several teachers dropped in to see what the excitement was all about, and they were one of the most friendliest and warm teachers ever. Felt r...
1.0 other
6/4/2016
Worst school i've ever attended. PERIOD. ( I've been here 7 years ago) And now it must've changed but id rather not recomend this school.
5.0 parent
10/7/2010
Pershing has a new principal. She is starting her third year. She has made an amazing improvement in the school. Both the staff and the parents respect her very much. The environment is always positive and the kids are excelling both in grades and in outside activities. You could not pay for a bette...

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John J Pershing Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Dallas, TX and is served by the Dallas Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 394 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. John J Pershing Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,574,466. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hillcrest High School, Thomas Jefferson High School, W T White High School, and more. Learn more about what Dallas has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John J Pershing Elementary School.

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