Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy
Desoto, TX · Desoto ISD · Grades K-8
3,263rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 26%▲ Improving
Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy 3,263rd 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 26% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 4th in 2019 to 26th in 2025 — improving.
Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 185 students tested
Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 243 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 80.6% | 71.2% | ▼ 9.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.8% | 22.2% | ▲ 7.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 4.5% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| White | 2.3% | 1.6% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy
Typical home value $328K in zip 75115 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
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Elementary schools near Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Uplift Gradus Prep PsUplift Education · 1.8 mi away · charter2,952nd of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 43% - –Cockrell Hill ElDesoto ISD · 1.9 mi away
- 1The Meadows ElDesoto ISD · 2.2 mi away4,296th of 4,406
ELA 23% · Math 23% - 2Woodridge ElDesoto ISD · 2.2 mi away3,552nd of 4,406
ELA 33% · Math 39% - 1Frank D Moates ElDesoto ISD · 2.6 mi away4,179th of 4,406
ELA 33% · Math 20% - 4Uplift Hampton Prep PsUplift Education · 2.7 mi away · charter2,951st of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 36% - 3Waterford Oaks ElCedar Hill ISD · 2.9 mi away3,513th of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 32% - 8Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet AcademyDesoto ISD · 3 mi away1,093rd of 4,406
ELA 71% · Math 49%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy in?
Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy is part of the Desoto ISD district in Desoto, Texas.
Is Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy 3,263rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 26% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy?
Black 71%, Hispanic 22%, Two or more races 5%, White 2% (243 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75115 is $328K 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.