Serving 468 students in grades 9-12, Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet's student population of 468 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet ranks within the top 5% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet is 0.41, 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
#166 out of 8079 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
75%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
5%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet's ranking?
Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet is ranked #166 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet?
The graduation rate of Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet?
468 students attend Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet?
Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet offer ?
Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet part of?
Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet is part of Dallas ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet located?
Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet is located in the Cedar Crest neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 32 other public schools located in Cedar Crest.
School Reviews
5 2/3/2022
Great school, you take classes that prepare you for University and what it is going to bring you.I especially liked the Philosophy of justice class taught by Mr.Seale, it was a great class.School has rigorous academics if that is what you are looking for, and a competitive classroom.
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