
A metropolis’s faculty district could make or break the sale of a house, and Dallas ISD’s early State of Texas Assessments of Educational Readiness (STAAR) scores might provide some peace of thoughts to those that are house-shopping inside the district.
A report launched by DISD Deputy Superintendent Susana Cordova in June confirmed:
- Regardless of falling considerably throughout the pandemic (from 2019 to 2021), Dallas has made vital positive aspects in studying and has surpassed the pre-pandemic outcomes of 2019.
- Mathematic positive aspects from 2021 to 2022, ranged from +5 to +12 proportion factors for all college students nonetheless not hitting pre-pandemic efficiency.
- Features for African-American and Emergent Bilingual college students general have been higher, indicating motion towards closing the hole.
That’s large information within the wake of considerations about “pandemic studying loss.” STAAR testing was canceled throughout the 2019-2020 faculty yr as a consequence of COVID-19. In fact, there are tons of different close by districts which have made large positive aspects, too.
These Dallas-area properties not solely make the grade, however they’re additionally internet hosting open homes this week.
College Prep in College Park
This $3.5 million customized construct affords extra than simply shut proximity to highly-ranked public colleges.
The five-bedroom, four-and-one-half tub dwelling at 3417 Lindenwood Ave., College Park, is adorned with museum-finish partitions, designer fixtures, and stylish touches all through. The chef’s kitchen options lovely cabinetry and marble counter tops.
The good room is highlighted by a slate tile hearth and overlooks the patio and yard. Bonus options embody a personal library, elevator, and sport room with a moist bar and balcony. The main bedroom is roofed in pure gentle and has a walk-in closet and a spa-like lavatory.






The 5,146-square-foot house is steps away from the Katy Path, Abbott Park, and high-end purchasing and eating on Knox Avenue.
Faculties on this space are within the Highland Park faculty district. Armstrong Elementary obtained a ten out of 10 in take a look at scores from GreatSchools.org.
Highland Park Center College and Highland Park Excessive College additionally scored excellent 10s in take a look at scores.
STAAR information exhibits that, over time, HPISD has remained a frontrunner in state efficiency, in accordance with the district’s web site.
“Outcomes from the mixed STAAR scores from all grade ranges and content material areas for the previous 18 years point out that HPISD college students constantly outperform state friends by a mean of 24.5 proportion factors,” the district studies. “HPISD 2021 pupil efficiency information exhibits HP college students scored 28 proportion factors above the state, six factors larger than HPISD’s 2017 outcomes.”
Realtor Nora Kutob with Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s Worldwide Actual Property is internet hosting an open home from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14.
Dwelling Candy Dwelling at Kessler Park
This just-listed gem affords far more than shut proximity to DISD colleges.
The $1.3 million dwelling at 2023 Timbergrove Circle is nestled between the golf course and nature protect at Kessler Park.
With stable customized iron doorways, brick and maple flooring, and high quality craftsmanship all through, that is the right spot for the household.
The four-bedroom, four-and-one-half tub abode options an up to date kitchen with luxurious home equipment, a espresso heart and moist bar, two pantries, and granite counter tops. A non-public nanny suite upstairs has its personal kitchenette with a full-sized fridge, oven, and wall of cabinets.






All bedrooms have walk-in closets, and if that’s not sufficient of a retreat, the yard is fairly spectacular, too. Two electrical gates present safety as visitors sit out again shaded by mature timber. The roof was changed this yr, and the house comes with photo voltaic panels, a washer, a dryer, and a brand new fridge.
The world is zoned for DISD’s high-ranked W.E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy and Rosemont Elementary College. Sundown Excessive College scored above common in pupil progress.
Realtor Julie Stewart with Stewart & McGee Actual Property is internet hosting an open home from midday to five p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13.
Spacious And Gorgeous
Deep within the coronary heart of Dallas ISD is that this four-bedroom, four-bath abode at 10802 Dove Brook Circle in North Dallas.
We’ve featured this itemizing earlier than, however the worth has dropped to $899,000 simply in time for a weekend open home.
The up to date corner-lot dwelling on a cul-de-sac options three dwelling rooms, a three-car storage, and a particular throwback entrance porch beckoning neighbors to cease by for a glass of candy tea.







Visitors will love the lined again porch with a remote-control display wall and swimming pool. An open nice room with hovering ceilings and a wood-burning hearth is a superb spot for gathering after dinner. Youngsters can retreat upstairs to the up to date media room whereas the adults collect within the trendy open kitchen.
The 4,252-square-foot house additionally options Schuler cupboards, twin walk-in pantries, a fuel cooktop, a espresso bar, and an eat-in house. The first suite features a spa-like tub with separate vanities and a customized closet.
The situation affords easy accessibility to Ursuline Academy, Hockaday College, and NorthPark Middle. Public colleges within the space embody Arthur Kramer Elementary, Benjamin Franklin Center College, and Hillcrest Excessive College. The elementary faculty ranked above common in take a look at scores on GreatSchools.org.
Realtor Neva Warnock with Homestart Stars is internet hosting an open home from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 17.