Serving 720 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Eduardo Mata Montessori School ranks in the top 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 is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 720 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eduardo Mata Montessori School's student population of 720 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
720 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Eduardo Mata Montessori School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eduardo Mata Montessori School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3896 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
73%
54%
Black
6%
13%
White
17%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eduardo Mata Montessori School's ranking?
Eduardo Mata Montessori School is ranked #3896 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Eduardo Mata Montessori School often compared to?
Eduardo Mata Montessori Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alex Sanger Preparatory School, Victor H Hexter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Eduardo Mata Montessori School?
720 students attend Eduardo Mata Montessori School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Eduardo Mata Montessori School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eduardo Mata Montessori School?
Eduardo Mata Montessori School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eduardo Mata Montessori School offer ?
Eduardo Mata Montessori School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Eduardo Mata Montessori School part of?
Eduardo Mata Montessori School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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