Serving 263 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ruby Young Talented And Gifted Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: DeSoto East Middle (ISTEAM) serves the eastern part of the Desoto, TX school district, encompassing an area of approximately 6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ruby Young Talented And Gifted Academy's student population of 263 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 59% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
263 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ruby Young Talented And Gifted Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruby Young Talented And Gifted Academy is 0.43, 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
#6187 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
73%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruby Young Talented And Gifted Academy's ranking?
Ruby Young Talented And Gifted Academy is ranked #6187 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ruby Young Talented And Gifted Academy often compared to?
Ruby Young Talented And Gifted Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy, Uplift Grand Prep Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ruby Young Talented And Gifted Academy?
263 students attend Ruby Young Talented And Gifted Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Ruby Young Talented And Gifted Academy students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruby Young Talented And Gifted Academy?
Ruby Young Talented And Gifted Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ruby Young Talented And Gifted Academy offer ?
Ruby Young Talented And Gifted Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ruby Young Talented And Gifted Academy part of?
Ruby Young Talented And Gifted Academy is part of Desoto Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
The staff is great. The activities is great. Our test averages and grades is out the water.That means we have some smart kids. We are strong, exciting, and fun to be around. We are great competitors. We have the best pep rallies and any other programs. Best math teams. The district can't get enough of us. The district leader love us he said when we had our pep rally we had the best pep rally ever and we were the best school. No one can beat us. We will work hard and will always succeed.
1 10/10/2025
The staff is very rude, they don't return phone calls at all. They talk to the students like they don't care when they just ask a question. Everything about this school is done on an unprofessional level.
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