K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted
- K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted serves 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 69% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted's student population of 406 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 406 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted is 0.50, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #4934 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 64% | 52% |
| Black | 30% | 13% |
| White | 6% | 28% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | DALLAS ISD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted is Highland Park High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Wilmer-hutchins Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dallas Wilmer-hutchins Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 985 students
0.5 miles
7475 J J Lemmon Rd
Dallas, TX 75241
(972)925-2600 0.5 PK-5 985 - Dallas Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy Grades: 6-8 | 417 students
0.8 miles
5314 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75209
(972)749-5400 0.8 6-8 417 - Dallas Sudie L Williams Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 272 students
0.9 miles
4518 Pomona Rd
Dallas, TX 75209
(972)794-8700 0.9 PK-5 272 - Dallas Maple Lawn Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 463 students
1.1 miles
3120 Inwood Rd
Dallas, TX 75235
(972)925-2500 1.1 PK-5 463 - Dallas Obadiah Knight Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 558 students
1.2 miles
2615 Anson Rd
Dallas, TX 75235
(972)749-5300 1.2 PK-5 558
School Reviews
| 2 This school is NOT what I expected it to be. - Posted by Student/Alumni - macen |
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