Serving 498 students in grades 4-8, William B Travis Vanguard Of 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 is 90% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
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)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William B Travis Vanguard Of Academically Tag ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
William B Travis Vanguard Of Academically Tag's student population of 498 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William B Travis Vanguard Of Academically Tag ranks within the top 1% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William B Travis Vanguard Of Academically Tag 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
#9 out of 8079 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
25%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
58%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William B Travis Vanguard Of Academically Tag's ranking?
William B Travis Vanguard Of Academically Tag is ranked #9 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are William B Travis Vanguard Of Academically Tag often compared to?
William B Travis Vanguard Of Academically Tagis often viewed alongside schools like 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?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend William B Travis Vanguard Of Academically Tag?
498 students attend William B Travis Vanguard Of Academically Tag.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of William B Travis Vanguard Of Academically Tag students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William B Travis Vanguard Of Academically Tag?
William B Travis Vanguard Of Academically Tag has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does William B Travis Vanguard Of Academically Tag offer ?
William B Travis Vanguard Of Academically Tag offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is William B Travis Vanguard Of Academically Tag part of?
William B Travis Vanguard Of Academically Tag is part of Dallas ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is William B Travis Vanguard Of Academically Tag located?
William B Travis Vanguard Of Academically Tag is located in the Oak Lawn neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Oak Lawn.
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