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Alex W. Spence Talented/Gifted Academy
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
4001 Capitol Ave,
Dallas, TX
Dallas Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Shanna J Jones
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
45%
Niche Grade
B-
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.1%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
15.4%
State Average
16%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
392:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Hispanic
64.9%
Black
28.9%
White
3.3%
Two or more races
1.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/5/2021
My teachers were fantastic, but most of them have left. My sibling is there now, and the teachers just aren't as good. The TAG part is great, but the community part is super neglected. It wasn't great, but what middle school experience is?
GreatSchools Reviews
5/9/2019
My child, who scored in the top 1% on the STAAR test, was excited about going to Spence. The TAG Coordinator portrayed it as such an amazing school, but the reality was much different. The school-within-a-school idea is terrible. It’s supposedly the best of both worlds for participating in extracurr...
11/17/2017
I am a parent of a 6th grade TAG student. I had high hopes for this school, but am realizing many issues. They have no text books so when my student comes home to do homework, there is nothing to reference which makes it difficult to help when help is needed. Parents are 100% relying on the parent p...
1/19/2015
I love this school it has helped me to be ready for high school and help manage my time with the extra curricular activities this is my last year in spence and I will miss all my teachers and the staff for all their hard work and support
6/3/2014
One of the best schools in the Dallas area. The teachers are dedicated and really love working with the students. Unlike some of the magnet schools in Dallas, it is part of a neighborhood middle school so the students have access to all the sports, music, and clubs that a traditional school has to o...
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List Price Range
$215K - $2.2M
Homes For Sale
260
Average Home Value
$574,334
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
77%
Average Household Income
$106,769
% of College Grads
46%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
1,952 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
74.9%
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Parks in this Area
Buckner Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
White Rock Lake Park
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Dog Park
Munger Park
- Playground
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Willis C. Winters Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Lindsley Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Cochran Park
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Trails
Central Square Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Exall Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Santa Fe Trail
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- Picnic Area
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Alex W. Spence Talented/Gifted Academy is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Dallas, TX and is served by the Dallas Independent School District in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 680 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Alex W. Spence Talented/Gifted Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $574,334. Discover additional schools in the area, like North Dallas High School, Innovation, Design and Entrepreneurship Academy, Booker T. Washington High for the Performing and Visual Arts, and more. Learn more about what Dallas has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Alex W. Spence Talented/Gifted Academy.