Serving 312 students in grades 6-8, William B Travis Acad/vangrd For Academically Tag 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 was 98% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 97% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)98%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)97%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
24%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
56%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
98% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 97% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend William B Travis Acad/vangrd For Academically Tag?
312 students attend William B Travis Acad/vangrd For Academically Tag.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of William B Travis Acad/vangrd For Academically Tag students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William B Travis Acad/vangrd For Academically Tag?
William B Travis Acad/vangrd For Academically Tag has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does William B Travis Acad/vangrd For Academically Tag offer ?
William B Travis Acad/vangrd For Academically Tag offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is William B Travis Acad/vangrd For Academically Tag part of?
William B Travis Acad/vangrd For Academically Tag is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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