Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD · Grades K-7
544th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 88%▲ Improving
Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted ranking
SchoolRow ranks Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted 544th 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 88% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2019 to 88th in 2025 — improving.
Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 151 students tested
Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 241 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 68.2% | 62.2% | ▼ 6.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 29.1% | 32.0% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 2.9% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| White | 0.5% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted
Typical home value $240K in zip 75232 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Adelle Turner ElDallas ISD · 0.5 mi away3,419th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 31% - 6Thomas L Marsalis El STEAM AcademyDallas ISD · 1.2 mi away1,802nd of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 51% - 5T G Terry ElDallas ISD · 1.3 mi away2,349th of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 49% - 5John W Carpenter ElDallas ISD · 1.4 mi away2,537th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 40% - 1Uplift Wisdom Prep PsUplift Education · 1.5 mi away · charter4,167th of 4,406
ELA 28% · Math 26% - –Elementary' Disciplinary Alternative Education PrgDallas ISD · 1.5 mi away
- 3Clara Oliver ElDallas ISD · 1.5 mi away3,265th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 34% - 3Barbara Jordan ElDallas ISD · 1.6 mi away3,421st of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 28%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted in?
Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted is part of the Dallas ISD district in Dallas, Texas.
Is Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted 544th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 88% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted?
Black 62%, Hispanic 32%, Two or more races 3%, White 1% (241 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75232 is $240K 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.