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Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy

Dallas ISD · Dallas County · 4001 CAPITOL AVE, Dallas, TX 75204

(972)925-2300

5/10
#784
Rank 784 out of 1,447
Top 54%
English Language Arts7/10 · #536 · 63rd percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #764 · 47th percentile
Science1/10 · #1304 · 8th percentile

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School Overview

Spence Talented/Gifted Academy sits in the heart of Dallas near the lively Uptown and Knox-Henderson neighborhoods, drawing families who are specifically seeking a magnet-style environment built around gifted programming. The school's English scores stand out, and while overall rankings land in the middle of the pack, the specialized focus means it tends to attract curious, academically motivated kids who thrive in a setting tailored to their learning style. For families living in or around the dense, walkable parts of central Dallas, Spence offers a compelling alternative to the traditional neighborhood school experience.

Student Demographics

463 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
297 (64%)
African American
128 (28%)
White
16 (3%)
Other
22 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners214 (46%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged420 (91%)
Students with Disabilities41 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

512
Enrollment
41
Teachers (FTE)
12.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)