JOSEPH J RHOADS LEARNING CENTER

JOSEPH J RHOADS LEARNING CENTER is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 729 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 42 teachers, JOSEPH J RHOADS LEARNING CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Joseph J. Rhoads Learning Center is a specialized educational facility located in the South Dallas area, operating under the umbrella of the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD). The school is named in honor of Joseph J. Rhoads, a distinguished educator and the first president of Bishop College in Dallas, reflecting a deep commitment to the community’s history and the promotion of academic achievement. The center is specifically designed to provide targeted academic support and specialized programming, often focusing on students who benefit from an alternative or supplemental learning environment that emphasizes personalized growth and student success.

As part of the broader Dallas ISD system, the learning center functions with the goal of equipping students with the foundational skills necessary for long-term academic and social development. By maintaining a smaller, more focused setting, the school is able to offer closer teacher-student interaction and a curriculum tailored to the specific needs of its population. The institution remains an integral part of the local educational landscape, striving to bridge achievement gaps and foster a positive school climate that encourages students to reach their full potential within a supportive and structured environment.

For more information, contact JOSEPH J RHOADS LEARNING CENTER at (972) 749-1000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.