Serving 313 students in grades 1-8, Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School's student population of 313 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School is 0.52, 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
#259 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
64%
53%
Black
26%
13%
White
6%
25%
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
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School's ranking?
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School is ranked #259 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School often compared to?
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Judge Louis A Bedford Jr Law Academy, Ume Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School?
313 students attend Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School?
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School offer ?
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School part of?
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School located?
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School is located in the Cedar Crest neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 32 other public schools located in Cedar Crest.
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