The School for the Talented and Gifted at the Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center is a public college preparatory magnet secondary school located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas. The school enrolls students in grades 9-12 and is a part of the Dallas Independent School District.
Serving 546 students in grades 9-12, School For The Talented And 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 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School For The Talented And Gifted ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
School For The Talented And Gifted's student population of 546 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 73% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
546 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Colors
Blue, Yellow
School Rankings
School For The Talented And 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 Talented And Gifted is 0.68, 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)
≥95%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
6%
Hispanic
45%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
33%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Griffin
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School For The Talented And Gifted's ranking?
School For The Talented And 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 Talented And Gifted often compared to?
School For The Talented And Giftedis often viewed alongside schools like School Of Science And Engineering, Lasa High School 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).
What is the graduation rate of School For The Talented And Gifted?
The graduation rate of School For The Talented And Gifted is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend School For The Talented And Gifted?
546 students attend School For The Talented And Gifted.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of School For The Talented And Gifted students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School For The Talented And Gifted?
School For The Talented And Gifted has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does School For The Talented And Gifted offer ?
School For The Talented And Gifted offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is School For The Talented And Gifted part of?
School For The Talented And Gifted is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is School For The Talented And Gifted located?
School For The Talented And Gifted is located in the Cedar Crest neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 32 other public schools located in Cedar Crest.
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