The School of Science and Engineering Magnet is a magnet college preparatory high school located in the Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center, home of six magnet high schools in the Dallas Independent School District. SEM's mascot is an eagle, however, some students would prefer if it was a tardigrade.
Serving 495 students in grades 9-12, School Of Science And Engineering ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School Of Science And Engineering ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
School Of Science And Engineering's student population of 495 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1982
Colors
White, Maroon
School Rankings
School Of Science And Engineering ranks within the top 1% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School Of Science And Engineering is 0.45, 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
#2 out of 8188 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
73%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
11%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School Of Science And Engineering's ranking?
School Of Science And Engineering is ranked #2 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are School Of Science And Engineering often compared to?
School Of Science And Engineeringis often viewed alongside schools like School For The Talented And Gifted by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of School Of Science And Engineering?
The graduation rate of School Of Science And Engineering is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend School Of Science And Engineering?
495 students attend School Of Science And Engineering.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of School Of Science And Engineering students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School Of Science And Engineering?
School Of Science And Engineering has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does School Of Science And Engineering offer ?
School Of Science And Engineering offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is School Of Science And Engineering part of?
School Of Science And Engineering is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is School Of Science And Engineering located?
School Of Science And Engineering is located in the Cedar Crest neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 32 other public schools located in Cedar Crest.
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