Education, Talent & Workforce Dashboard
Understanding the Dallas Region talent pipeline
Top line indicators
as of Aug. 29, 2024
CHILD CARE SEATS
74k
quality-rated (Texas Rising Star) seats
+33% in 2024
READING PERFORMANCE
54%
of grade 3-8 students meet standards
+0% in 2024
MATH PERFORMANCE
43%
of grade 3-8 students meet standards
-3% in 2024
Postsecondary Readiness
71%
of graduating students considered college, career, or military ready
+5% in 2022
COLLEGE COMPLETION
30%
of students completing postsecondary within six years of high school
+1% in 2023
LIVING WAGE ATTAINMENT
33%
of Dallas County young adults earn a living wage
+3% in 2022
UNFILLED JOBS
211k
unfilled, in-demand jobs
2024 Outcomes Report
Explore the Education, Talent & Workforce 2024 Outcomes Report for a complete look at key metrics for the Dallas Region and to learn more about the DRC’s work in early childhood, public education, higher education, and talent and workforce.
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