Serving 509 students in grades 6-8, Judge Louis A Bedford Jr Law Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William Hawley Atwell Law Academy serves the southwest part of Dallas, TX, covering an area of approximately 11.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 4.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Judge Louis A Bedford Jr Law Academy's student population of 509 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
509 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Judge Louis A Bedford Jr Law Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Judge Louis A Bedford Jr Law Academy is 0.50, 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
#6028 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
61%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Judge Louis A Bedford Jr Law Academy's ranking?
Judge Louis A Bedford Jr Law Academy is ranked #6028 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Judge Louis A Bedford Jr Law Academy often compared to?
Judge Louis A Bedford Jr Law Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School, Academy Of Dallas, Ume Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Judge Louis A Bedford Jr Law Academy?
509 students attend Judge Louis A Bedford Jr Law Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Judge Louis A Bedford Jr Law Academy students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Judge Louis A Bedford Jr Law Academy?
Judge Louis A Bedford Jr Law Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Judge Louis A Bedford Jr Law Academy offer ?
Judge Louis A Bedford Jr Law Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Judge Louis A Bedford Jr Law Academy part of?
Judge Louis A Bedford Jr Law Academy is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Judge Louis A Bedford Jr Law Academy located?
Judge Louis A Bedford Jr Law Academy is located in the Wolf Creek neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 12 other public schools located in Wolf Creek.
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