Serving 180 students in grades 6-8, Alex Sanger Preparatory Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45-49%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
78%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
12%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Alex Sanger Preparatory Middle School?
180 students attend Alex Sanger Preparatory Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Alex Sanger Preparatory Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alex Sanger Preparatory Middle School?
Alex Sanger Preparatory Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alex Sanger Preparatory Middle School offer ?
Alex Sanger Preparatory Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Alex Sanger Preparatory Middle School part of?
Alex Sanger Preparatory Middle School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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