EDUARDO MATA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

EDUARDO MATA EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 542 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 39 teachers, EDUARDO MATA EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Eduardo Mata Montessori School, located in the La Vista neighborhood of Dallas, is a public choice school within the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD). It distinguishes itself by offering a specialized Montessori curriculum, which emphasizes student-led, hands-on learning, mixed-age classrooms, and a focus on fostering independence and critical thinking in children from an early age. The school serves as a sought-after option for families looking for an alternative to the traditional public school model while remaining within the district system.

As a part of the Dallas ISD "choice" network, Mata Montessori typically operates with a focus on community involvement and a structured, developmental approach to education that follows the Montessori philosophy. The school is known for its inclusive atmosphere and its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment that balances core curriculum standards with the Montessori focus on social-emotional growth and individualized pacing. Families interested in the school are encouraged to visit the official Dallas ISD website to learn more about admissions, enrollment deadlines, and specific program offerings.

For more information, contact EDUARDO MATA EL at (972) 749-7500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7420 LA VISTA
DALLAS, TX 75204
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EDUARDO MATA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DALLAS, TX with about 542 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
DALLAS ISD
Total Students:
542
Teachers:
39.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 542 students

Hispanic/Latino
65.5%
White
25.3%
Black or African American
4.8%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.