Enrollment
213
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern
Federal NCES profile for Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 5/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481623022813
👥 S:T ratio 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern earns 5/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #230 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 5
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern ranks #230 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+61% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern
Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Dallas, Texas, enrolling 213 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.7:1 is larger than about 97% of Texas schools and 61% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 213 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 552 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #549, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and African American (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Its district draws 19.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students) and Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students) alongside Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern compares
Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 61% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,650
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.0%
African American 18.8%
Asian 17.8%
White 11.7%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dallas Isd, which includes Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern.
$12,650
Per student
-7%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.4%
State 8.0%
Federal 19.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~213 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern
How many students attend Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern?
Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern has 213 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern?
The student-teacher ratio at Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern is 23.7:1, which is 61% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern?
50.8% of students at Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern?
The largest demographic group at Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern is Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern?
Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern has a Resource Investment Index of 5/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern ranks #230 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dallas on the city page.
Is Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern a good school?
Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern earns 5/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern, Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students), Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), and W T White H S (2,204 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.
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