Serving 490 students in grades 9-12, School Of Science And Engineering ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School Of Science And Engineering ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
School Of Science And Engineering's student population of 490 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School Of Science And Engineering ranks within the top 1% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School Of Science And Engineering is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2 out of 8188 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
68%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
13%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School Of Science And Engineering's ranking?
School Of Science And Engineering is ranked #2 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are School Of Science And Engineering often compared to?
School Of Science And Engineeringis often viewed alongside schools like School For The Talented And Gifted by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of School Of Science And Engineering?
The graduation rate of School Of Science And Engineering is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend School Of Science And Engineering?
490 students attend School Of Science And Engineering.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of School Of Science And Engineering students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School Of Science And Engineering?
School Of Science And Engineering has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does School Of Science And Engineering offer ?
School Of Science And Engineering offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is School Of Science And Engineering part of?
School Of Science And Engineering is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is School Of Science And Engineering located?
School Of Science And Engineering is located in the Cedar Crest neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 32 other public schools located in Cedar Crest.
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