William B Travis Acad/vangrd For Academically Tag
Tel:
(972)794-7500
- William B Travis Acad/vangrd For Academically Tag serves 312 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 97% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- William B Travis Acad/vangrd For Academically Tag placed in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
William B Travis Acad/vangrd For Academically Tag places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
School Overview
- William B Travis Acad/vangrd For Academically Tag's student population of 312 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 312 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
- William B Travis Acad/vangrd For Academically Tag is ranked within the top 1% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of William B Travis Acad/vangrd For Academically Tag is 0.61, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #1 out of 7999 schools (Top 1%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 98% | 49% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 97% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 10% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 52% |
| Black | 7% | 13% |
| White | 56% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dallas Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to William B Travis Acad/vangrd For Academically Tag is North Dallas High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is William B Travis Acdmy/vngrd For Academically Tag (0.0 miles away)
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- Dallas William B Travis Acdmy/vngrd For Academically Tag Magnet School
Grades: 4-5 | 200 students
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3001 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972)794-7500 0.0 4-5 200 - Dallas J W Ray Learning Center Grades: PK-5 | 226 students
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Dallas, TX 75204
(972)794-7700 0.7 PK-5 226 - Dallas North Dallas High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,054 student
0.8 miles
3120 N Haskell Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972)925-1500 0.8 9-12 1,054 - Dallas Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 735 students
0.9 miles
4001 Capitol Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972)925-2300 0.9 6-8 735 - Dallas Citylab High School Grades: 9 | 80 students
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912 S Ervay St
Dallas, TX 75201
(972)749-2702 0.9 9 80
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