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
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.
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?
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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The nearest high school to Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted is Barbara M Manns H S Daep (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Academy Of Dallas (0.4 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 206 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
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
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