DallasISD Magnet Applications Open

DallasISD Magnet applications open today for the best and brightest students across Dallas and the cities the school district serves.

Dallas Independent School District magnet programs open their application process today.

DallasISD Magnet Applications Open

The application process runs from November 1, 2023 – January 31, 2024.

Magnet Eligibility – GPA Requirements

Per Dallas ISD, students must meet GPA and test score eligibility in order to be qualified to apply to a magnet program. Students applying to a magnet program must meet the following eligibility:

• Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) on the most recent report card.
• Minimum Percentile on Spring STAAR  or MAP norm referenced tests.

A 75% cumulative grade point average on the most recent report card is required. An exception exists for ALL Talented and Gifted programs which require an 80%.

Magnet Eligibility – Testing Requirements

Minimum STAAR, Measurement of Academic Progress (MAP) or other normal-referenced test scores.

Acceptable tests include:

• Spring 2023 STAAR Reading AND Math

OR

• Any of the following sets of MAP Reading AND Math scores:

School Year: 2022-2023

2023 Middle-of-Year (MOY) Reading and Math MAP

2023 End-of-Year (EOY) Reading and Math MAP

School Year: 2023-2024

2023 Beginning-of-Year (BOY) Reading and Math

2024 Middle-of-Year (MOY) Reading and Math MAP  

School Assessments

Applicants who meet minimum requirements for grades and test scores are eligible for the campus assessment process.

Assessments are scheduled once eligibility is met and required documents submitted online.

Magnet Campuses will conduct in-person assessments during this year’s choice application season that begins in November and runs through January.

Documentation Requirements

The following are documents required by Dallas ISD for the process.

• Copy of student’s most recent report card (for all students applying to grades 2nd – 12th)
• Dallas ISD MAP Scores or any Norm referenced test scores (for all students applying to grades 2nd – 12th)
• Any existing IEP and/or 504 plan accommodation, if applicable
• Proof of residency (only current electric, gas, water bill or lease/mortgage will be accepted) If you are living with another family, or cannot provide either of the above listed items the following may be provided:
  • Signed letter stating family is living with another family and
  • A utility bill (gas, electric, water) belonging to the person you are living with dated within the past 60 days (Proof of address will also be required at the time of acceptance, enrollment, and throughout the school year)