Serving 383 students in grades 4-8, School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove 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 91% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove's student population of 383 students has grown by 84% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 108% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove 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 & Gifted In Pleasant Grove is 0.08, 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
#18 out of 8188 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
96%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove is ranked #18 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove often compared to?
School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Groveis often viewed alongside schools like Alex Sanger Preparatory School, Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove?
383 students attend School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove?
School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove offer ?
School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove part of?
School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove located?
School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove is located in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 13 other public schools located in Pleasant Grove.
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