Booker T Washington Spva Magnet

3434 S R L Thornton
Dallas, TX 75201
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 949 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 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 949 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1% in TX)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 85% (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:

School Overview

Booker T Washington Spva Magnet's student population of 949 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
949 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Booker T Washington Spva Magnet ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booker T Washington Spva Magnet is 0.70, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#908 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
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49%
37%
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85%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
35%
53%
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Black
21%
13%
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White
37%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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≥99%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #908 out of 8,079 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 At A Maceo Smith by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% 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 89%.
How many students attend Booker T Washington Spva Magnet?
949 students attend Booker T Washington Spva Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Booker T Washington Spva Magnet students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
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 ISD School District.

School Reviews

5   10/31/2011
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 949 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 85% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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