Serving 599 students in grades 6-8, Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy's student population of 599 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy is 0.50, 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
#4494 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
65%
53%
Black
29%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy's ranking?
Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy is ranked #4494 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy often compared to?
Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Austin Academy For Excell by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy?
599 students attend Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy?
Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy offer ?
Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy part of?
Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy located?
Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy is located in the Old East Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 11 other public schools located in Old East Dallas.
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