The top reported proficiency rate is 24% in English language arts. The lowest is 23% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on H I Holland El at Lisbon
H I Holland Elementary at Lisbon is a small public elementary school serving grades pre-K through fifth in south Dallas, located on South Lancaster Road in the 75216 zip code. The school enrolls a modest student population that is predominantly Hispanic and Black, with roughly one-tenth the enrollment of typical Dallas ISD elementary schools. Nearly all students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic circumstances of the surrounding neighborhood.
The school's academic profile shows persistent challenges across tested grades and subjects. In third and fourth grade math and reading, where state testing occurs, proficiency rates run well below typical district performance. The school's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile among Dallas County elementary schools. Third-grade math proficiency was a small fraction of students tested, and fourth-grade outcomes followed a similar pattern. In reading, third and fourth graders showed comparable low proficiency. A very small number of fifth graders tested in Spanish-language assessments, making those results not representative of the grade level. The school does not test early-grade students (pre-K through second), so no assessment data exists for those years, which is standard across Texas elementary schools.
The enrollment composition is stable, distributed roughly evenly across grade levels. The school's location in a low-income neighborhood and its high free-lunch rate suggest families there face significant economic pressures. The lack of detailed data on English learner enrollment or special education counts means the full student support picture is not fully visible here, though language instruction is clearly present given the Spanish-language STAAR options reported.
Dallas ISD has undertaken district-wide changes that may affect the school's trajectory. The district approved a landmark bond in May 2026 to replace aging schools and eliminate portable classrooms, though this school's specific inclusion in replacement plans is not stated in available data. The district also shifted to an opt-out model for advanced coursework and adopted a new math curriculum while reducing reliance on test-prep drills, changes that apply across the district including this school.
In terms of fit, H I Holland serves a neighborhood population with deeply limited household resources and sits in a peer context where academic outcomes are notably low. Families considering this school should understand that state test results reflect significant academic challenges, particularly in math and reading by grades three and four. The school's small size within a large district and its location in south Dallas position it as serving a historically under-resourced community. Parents may want to inquire directly with the school about what supports exist for foundational reading and math, how the new district curriculum is being implemented, and what parental involvement opportunities are available.
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