The top reported proficiency rate is 58% in English language arts. The lowest is 0% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on S S Conner El
S S Conner Elementary is a public school serving prekindergarten through fifth grade in Dallas, located in the Greenmeadow area on the city's southeast side. The school enrolls a small-to-mid-sized population of students, nearly all of whom qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a low-income neighborhood. The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial Black student population and small numbers of students from other backgrounds.
The school's state assessment results show mixed academic performance. In English language arts, proficiency varies considerably by grade. Third-graders taking the test in English showed lower performance, while fourth-graders taking the Spanish assessment performed well, and fifth-graders in Spanish also performed at a solid level. In math, proficiency is below where most schools aim: third-graders reached a low threshold, fourth-graders slightly lower still. Fifth-grade math data is very limited due to a small testing population. Science results were weak, with no fifth-graders meeting proficiency on the Spanish assessment, though only a very small number of students were assessed.
Overall proficiency across all tested subjects and grades, when averaged, places this school in the top quartile among Dallas County's districts on the proficiency index. This is a strength worth noting. That standing reflects strength in some areas, particularly the Spanish-language testing results in upper grades, which outperform the English-language results in lower grades. The district-wide trend data shows that across the school's entire student population, roughly two-thirds reached the "approaches grade level" standard in both language arts and math, while less than half met or exceeded grade level. In language arts, roughly a quarter of students mastered the standard. In math, mastery is even lower.
A parent may want to look into the bilingual or Spanish-language instruction program at this school, since the testing data suggests students taking Spanish assessments are performing notably better than those taking English assessments. This pattern suggests the school may have a dual-language or Spanish-medium immersion model that deserves direct inquiry with the school.
Dallas ISD has recently undergone significant changes that affect all schools in the district. The district approved a major bond in May 2026 to replace aging schools, eliminate portable classrooms, and upgrade facilities over the coming years. The district also shifted advanced coursework from an opt-in to an opt-out model, automatically enrolling students who perform well on state exams into advanced classes, which broadens access to college-prep pathways. A new district-wide math curriculum was adopted, and the district reduced reliance on internal standardized testing, meaning classroom time focuses less on test preparation.
The Greenmeadow area where the school sits is part of southern Dallas, a neighborhood that has been experiencing growth and development. The local housing market reflects an affordable, working-class context, with home values and rents lower than broader Dallas and Texas benchmarks. Employment in the area centers on large employers including Methodist Hospitals, the VA system, and Amazon, along with education through UNT Dallas. The area is heavily car-dependent, though Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) provides bus and light-rail access across the city.
For families considering this school, the key questions are whether the bilingual or Spanish-language program aligns with their needs, and whether the school's current academic performance trajectory and the district's recent curricular and structural changes address their child's learning needs. The school's position in the top proficiency quartile among county schools is worth understanding directly with school staff, to learn which grades and subjects drive that standing and what support structures exist for students working toward proficiency.
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