Serving 128 students in grades 1-8, School For The Highly Gifted ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School For The Highly Gifted ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School For The Highly Gifted's student population of 128 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School For The Highly Gifted ranks within the top 1% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School For The Highly Gifted is 0.79, which is more 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
#2 out of 8188 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
5%
Hispanic
20%
53%
Black
23%
13%
White
28%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School For The Highly Gifted's ranking?
School For The Highly Gifted is ranked #2 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are School For The Highly Gifted often compared to?
School For The Highly Giftedis often viewed alongside schools like William B Travis Vanguard Of Academically Tag by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend School For The Highly Gifted?
128 students attend School For The Highly Gifted.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of School For The Highly Gifted students are White, 23% of students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School For The Highly Gifted?
School For The Highly Gifted has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does School For The Highly Gifted offer ?
School For The Highly Gifted offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is School For The Highly Gifted part of?
School For The Highly Gifted is part of Grand Prairie ISD School District.
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