Excellent
#124 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 1% in state
Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted
Elementary School · Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX
A Dallas ISD elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
724 GREEN COVE LN, Dallas, TX 75232
- Math 52% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 30 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,021/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,315
Median home value
$207,000
Median rent
$1,265/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75232; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelle Turner ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Life School Oak CliffCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,478 | Compare → |
| Thomas L Marsalis EL Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| T G Terry ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 315 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Dallas ISD
- Schools in district
- 240
- Rank in district
- #14 of 235
- District spending per student
- $14,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted
Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted is a public elementary school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 241 students in grades Kindergarten-7th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #124 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted
What grades does Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted serve?
Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted?
Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted rank in TX?
Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted ranks #124 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted's MySchoolScout rating?
Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted a charter school?
No, Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted a Title I school?
No, Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted?
73.9% of students at Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 7th
- Enrollment
- 241
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (972) 749-3000
- Area population (ZIP 75232)
- 32,967
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75232; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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