Serving 534 students in grades 9-12, School For The Talented And Gifted 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 ≥95% (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 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 534 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School For The Talented And Gifted 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 School For The Talented And Gifted is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% 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).
What is the graduation rate of School For The Talented And Gifted?
The graduation rate of School For The Talented And Gifted is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend School For The Talented And Gifted?
534 students attend School For The Talented And Gifted.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of School For The Talented And Gifted students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School For The Talented And Gifted?
School For The Talented And Gifted has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does School For The Talented And Gifted offer ?
School For The Talented And Gifted offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is School For The Talented And Gifted part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 534 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
