Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy at A. Maceo Smith is a magnet secondary school for boys located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas. It is a part of the Dallas Independent School District. After the Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School, it is DISD's second single gender school.
Serving 541 students in grades 6-12, Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith ranks in the top 20% 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 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith's student population of 541 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith is 0.37, 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
#1085 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
78%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith's ranking?
Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith is ranked #1085 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith often compared to?
Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smithis often viewed alongside schools like Booker T Washington Spva Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith?
The graduation rate of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith?
541 students attend Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith?
Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith offer ?
Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith part of?
Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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