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ALEX W SPENCE TALENTED/GIFTED ACADEMY

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
DALLAS, Texas · DALLAS ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students486
Student:Teacher16.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch91%
Title INo
ALEX W SPENCE TALENTED/GIFTED ACADEMY
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
486
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
91%+26.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

ALEX W SPENCE TALENTED/GIFTED ACADEMY is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in DALLAS, Texas. The school enrolls 486 students. It is part of the DALLAS ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
91% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictDALLAS ISD
County48113
CityDALLAS
ZIP75204
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID481623001359

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment486
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino65.7%
Black / African American2.0%
Asian28.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
65.7%
Black
2.0%
Asian
28.3%
Two+
1.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %91%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)