Serving 29 students in grades 1-4, Talented And Gifted Academy ranks in the top 30% 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 was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Talented And Gifted Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1707 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
86%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
10%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Talented And Gifted Academy's ranking?
Talented And Gifted Academy is ranked #1707 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Talented And Gifted Academy?
29 students attend Talented And Gifted Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Talented And Gifted Academy students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Talented And Gifted Academy?
Talented And Gifted Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Talented And Gifted Academy offer ?
Talented And Gifted Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-4
What school district is Talented And Gifted Academy part of?
Talented And Gifted Academy is part of South San Antonio ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Talented And Gifted Academy located?
Talented And Gifted Academy is located in the Quintana Community neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 6 other public schools located in Quintana Community.
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