K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD · Grades PK-8
1,372nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 69%▲ Improving
K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted ranking
SchoolRow ranks K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted 1,372nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 69% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 22th in 2019 to 69th in 2025 — improving.
K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 271 students tested
K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 397 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 68.0% | 67.8% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 25.7% | 20.7% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| White | 4.3% | 7.1% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 2.8% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted
Typical home value $1.07M in zip 75209 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Maple Lawn ElDallas ISD · 1.2 mi away1,601st of 4,406
ELA 58% · Math 50% - 8Obadiah Knight ElDallas ISD · 1.2 mi away1,055th of 4,406
ELA 58% · Math 63% - 10Bradfield ElHighland Park ISD · 1.4 mi away31st of 4,406
ELA 93% · Math 85% - 9Biomedical Preparatory at UT SouthwesternDallas ISD · 1.5 mi away516th of 4,406
ELA 77% · Math 64% - 8Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez ElDallas ISD · 1.6 mi away1,319th of 4,406
ELA 58% · Math 56% - 10Hyer ElHighland Park ISD · 2.1 mi away39th of 4,406
ELA 94% · Math 83% - 2Uplift Williams Prep PsUplift Education · 2.1 mi away · charter3,556th of 4,406
ELA 40% · Math 32% - 1Uplift Triumph Prep PsUplift Education · 2.2 mi away · charter4,257th of 4,406
ELA 24% · Math 25%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted in?
K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted is part of the Dallas ISD district in Dallas, Texas.
Is K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted a good school?
SchoolRow ranks K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted 1,372nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 69% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted?
Hispanic 68%, Black 21%, White 7%, Two or more races 3% (397 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75209 is $1.07M 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.