Serving 640 students in grades 6-8, William Hawley Atwell 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 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 12:1 is lower 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 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Hawley Atwell Law Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
William Hawley Atwell Law Academy's student population of 640 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
640 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Hawley Atwell Law Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Hawley Atwell Law Academy is 0.43, 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
#6706 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
26%
53%
Black
71%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Hawley Atwell Law Academy's ranking?
William Hawley Atwell Law Academy is ranked #6706 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are William Hawley Atwell Law Academy often compared to?
William Hawley Atwell 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend William Hawley Atwell Law Academy?
640 students attend William Hawley Atwell Law Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of William Hawley Atwell Law Academy students are Black, 26% 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 William Hawley Atwell Law Academy?
William Hawley Atwell Law Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does William Hawley Atwell Law Academy offer ?
William Hawley Atwell Law Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is William Hawley Atwell Law Academy part of?
William Hawley Atwell Law Academy is part of Dallas ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is William Hawley Atwell Law Academy located?
William Hawley Atwell 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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