Lake West, Dallas facts for kids

Lake West is a neighborhood, which is like a small community, located in West Dallas, Texas, in the United States. It has clear borders: Canada Drive to the north, train tracks to the south, Hampton Road to the east, and Westmoreland Road to the west.

People in Lake West

The United States Census Bureau collects information about people. They use this data to understand communities. Lake West is part of specific areas they study.

In 2000, a census counted 3,115 people living in Lake West. The census also looked at the different groups of people living there. Most residents were African American. There were also White, Native American, and Asian people. Some residents were from other backgrounds. About 18.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Schools in Lake West

Kids in Lake West go to public schools. These schools are part of the Dallas Independent School District (DISD).

Elementary Schools

Two elementary schools serve the neighborhood. These schools teach students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. George Washington Carver Learning Center serves the northern part of Lake West. Sequoyah Learning Center serves the southern part.

Middle and High Schools

Students in 6th through 8th grade attend Thomas A. Edison Middle Learning Center. After middle school, students go to L.G. Pinkston High School.

Charter School Option

Uplift Education is a large charter school group in North Texas. They opened Heights Preparatory in Lake West in 2010. This school started with younger grades. It has been adding more grade levels each year. Heights Preparatory performs very well.