Serving 158 students in grades 1-5, Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted's student population of 158 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted is 0.55, 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
#4029 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
59%
13%
White
4%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted's ranking?
Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted is ranked #4029 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted?
158 students attend Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted?
Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted offer ?
Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted part of?
Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted is part of Dallas ISD School District.
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