Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD · Grades 6-8
587th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 65%· Stable
Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy 587th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 65% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 65th in 2019 to 66th in 2025.
Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 421 students tested
Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 512 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 72.0% | 62.9% | ▼ 9.1 pts | |
| Black | 19.8% | 29.5% | ▲ 9.7 pts | |
| White | 3.8% | 3.5% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 2.8% | 2.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 1.8% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy
Typical home value $504K in zip 75204 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Ignite Middle at Jw Ray Learning CenterDallas ISD · 0.4 mi away1,240th of 1,701
ELA 47% · Math 30% - 3Uplift Atlas Prep MiddleUplift Education · 0.8 mi away · charter1,241st of 1,701
ELA 47% · Math 30% - 10William B Travis Vanguard Acad of Academically TagDallas ISD · 0.9 mi away2nd of 1,701
ELA 100% · Math 93% - 8Ilearn Virtual Academy at Dallas ISDDallas ISD · 1.4 mi away442nd of 1,701
ELA 75% · Math 41% - 8Dallas Hybrid Preparatory at Stephen J HayDallas ISD · 1.6 mi away468th of 1,701
ELA 69% · Math 45% - 6J L Long MiddleDallas ISD · 2.2 mi away682nd of 1,701
ELA 58% · Math 44% - 10Highland Park MiddleHighland Park ISD · 2.3 mi away12th of 1,701
ELA 91% · Math 90% - 10Mcculloch IntHighland Park ISD · 2.3 mi away11th of 1,701
ELA 94% · Math 87%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy in?
Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy is part of the Dallas ISD district in Dallas, Texas.
Is Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy 587th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 65% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy?
Hispanic 63%, Black 30%, White 4%, Asian 2% (512 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75204 is $504K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.