Serving 950 students in grades 9-12, Booker T Washington Spva Magnet ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 950 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet's student population of 950 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
950 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booker T Washington Spva Magnet is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#909 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
35%
53%
Black
20%
13%
White
39%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Booker T Washington Spva Magnet's ranking?
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet is ranked #909 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Booker T Washington Spva Magnet often compared to?
Booker T Washington Spva Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Booker T Washington Spva Magnet?
The graduation rate of Booker T Washington Spva Magnet is 99%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Booker T Washington Spva Magnet?
950 students attend Booker T Washington Spva Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Booker T Washington Spva Magnet students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Booker T Washington Spva Magnet?
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Booker T Washington Spva Magnet offer ?
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Booker T Washington Spva Magnet part of?
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Booker T Washington Spva Magnet located?
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet is located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 46 other public schools located in Oak Cliff.
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