Serving 426 students in grades 6-8, Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 63% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 66% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
426 students

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)63%
78%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)66%
78%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
46%
53%

Black
54%
13%

White
n/a
25%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center?
426 students attend Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center students are Black, and 46% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center?
Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center offer ?
Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center part of?
Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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