Serving 429 students in grades 4-8, Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy's student population of 429 students has grown by 110% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy ranks within the top 1% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy is 0.60, 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
#19 out of 8188 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
24%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
58%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy's ranking?
Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy is ranked #19 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy often compared to?
Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academyis often viewed alongside schools like William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag, Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy?
429 students attend Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy?
Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy offer ?
Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy part of?
Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy located?
Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy is located in the Bluffview neighborhood of Dallas, TX.
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