Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy
Dallas, TX · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy is a middle school located in Dallas, Texas. The school serves 599 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 45/100 (D), Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy performs below the state average for Texas. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
84% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy has a DataScore of 45/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy has 599 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1.
Yes, Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +6, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy is part of the Dallas Isd in Dallas, Texas. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.