Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 80% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Roger Q Mills Elementary serves the west part of its school district in Dallas, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 1.5 miles away.
- 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
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School's student population of 398 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
398 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School is 0.53, 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
#253 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
62%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School's ranking?
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School is ranked #253 out of 8,096 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?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% 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?
398 students attend Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School?
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than 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 Prekindergarten-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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