Alex Sanger Preparatory School

8410 San Leandro Dr
Dallas, TX 75218
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 766 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Alex Sanger Preparatory School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 766 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Alex Sanger Preparatory School's student population of 766 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
766 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

Alex Sanger Preparatory School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alex Sanger Preparatory School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#2168 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
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48%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alex Sanger Preparatory School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alex Sanger Preparatory School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Alex Sanger Preparatory School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
69%
53%
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Black
9%
13%
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White
19%
26%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Alex Sanger Preparatory School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alex Sanger Preparatory School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alex Sanger Preparatory School's ranking?
Alex Sanger Preparatory School is ranked #2168 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Alex Sanger Preparatory School often compared to?
Alex Sanger Preparatory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eduardo Mata Montessori School, Victor H Hexter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Alex Sanger Preparatory School?
766 students attend Alex Sanger Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Alex Sanger Preparatory School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alex Sanger Preparatory School?
Alex Sanger Preparatory School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alex Sanger Preparatory School offer ?
Alex Sanger Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Alex Sanger Preparatory School part of?
Alex Sanger Preparatory School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Alex Sanger Preparatory School located?
Alex Sanger Preparatory School is located in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Dallas, TX.

School Reviews

5   12/15/2023
After looking long and hard at several local schools, we decided to attend Alex Sanger Elementary. Best decision we could have made. The school has such a warm, supportive, and encouraging environment and is filled with teachers and staff who give their all to the students. They are invested in student's growth and reaching their full potential, from Kindergarten all the way to middle school. We have been at the school from Kinder to now, 6th grade, and not once have we felt anything less than overjoyed with our experience.
- Posted by Parent - Dixie Kachiros
4   12/1/2023
Sanger is our neighborhood public school, and boy are we lucky! Our son is in 2nd grade at Alex Sanger, so this is our 3rd year at Sanger. We could not be happier. As a former teacher myself, I have been impressed with the school's culture and the best practices that are being implemented in the classroom. The administration is very involved and communicative. The teachers care. Sanger's dual language program is one of the best in the district, if not the state. We are amazed at how much Spanish our son is learning! He loves school and is excited to go each morning. We are so happy with our little neighborhood school and look forward to many more years here.
- Posted by Parent - Amanda R
5   12/1/2023
We are a PROUD Sanger family!!! Our daughter just began in pre-k this year and our son has been there since pre-k as well, in the dual language program since kindergarten. We love the teachers (every year we have lucked into a great class and teacher) and the principal is really involved, the office and staff in general are very kind and easy to be around. Highly recommend Alex Sanger Prep.
- Posted by Parent - AJ
5   10/24/2009
This School is FANTASTIC! The Principal is hands on and the environment is very caring and welcoming. There is a new group of parents from Forest Hills, Little Forest Hills and Casa Linda who have decided to send their kids to Sanger and they have formed a Early Childhood PTA. This group will be instrumental in shaping the future of Alex Sanger! Sanger just received a grant to build a learning garden and it will be up and running in 2010. The more the neighborhood gets behind this school the better it will be! This is a wonderful place and it has the potential to be the one of the premier elementary schools in Dallas!
- Posted by Parent - nomor

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 766 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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