Serving 206 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted ranks in the top 30% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted's student population of 206 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted is 0.53, 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
#2387 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
61%
13%
White
2%
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
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted's ranking?
Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted is ranked #2387 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted?
206 students attend Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% 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 Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted?
Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted offer ?
Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted part of?
Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted located?
Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted is located in the Wolf Creek neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 12 other public schools located in Wolf Creek.
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