Serving 769 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Alex Sanger Preparatory School ranks in the top 30% 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 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 769 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alex Sanger Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Alex Sanger Preparatory School's student population of 769 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
769 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Alex Sanger Preparatory School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alex Sanger Preparatory School is 0.51, 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
#1963 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
67%
54%
Black
9%
13%
White
19%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
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 Alex Sanger Preparatory School's ranking?
Alex Sanger Preparatory School is ranked #1963 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Alex Sanger Preparatory School?
769 students attend Alex Sanger Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Alex Sanger Preparatory School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alex Sanger Preparatory School?
Alex Sanger Preparatory School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alex Sanger Preparatory School offer ?
Alex Sanger Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Alex Sanger Preparatory School part of?
Alex Sanger Preparatory School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Alex Sanger Preparatory School located?
Alex Sanger Preparatory School is located in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Dallas, TX.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This School is FANTASTIC! The Principal is hands on and the environment is very caring and welcoming. There is a new group of parents from Forest Hills, Little Forest Hills and Casa Linda who have decided to send their kids to Sanger and they have formed a Early Childhood PTA. This group will be instrumental in shaping the future of Alex Sanger! Sanger just received a grant to build a learning garden and it will be up and running in 2010. The more the neighborhood gets behind this school the better it will be! This is a wonderful place and it has the potential to be the one of the premier elementary schools in Dallas!
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