EDUARDO MATA MONTESSORI SCHOOL

School Overview
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.
721
Total Students
50.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EDUARDO MATA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White141
Hispanic517
Black42
Asian5
Two or More8
American Indian8
  • Hispanic
    517 (71.7 %)
  • White
    141 (19.6 %)
  • Black
    42 (5.8 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    8 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: DALLAS ISD
Phone: (972)749-7500
Website: http://www.dallasisd.org/mata
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 721
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 467
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 77
Kindergarten 75
Grade 1 79
Grade 2 74
Grade 3 69
Grade 4 75
Grade 5 75
Grade 6 81
Grade 7 55
Grade 8 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EDUARDO MATA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten77
Kindergarten75
Grade 179
Grade 274
Grade 369
Grade 475
Grade 575
Grade 681
Grade 755
Grade 861
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EDUARDO MATA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female37552%
Male34648%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)