Excellent
#25 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 1% in state
School for the Highly Gifted
Elementary School · Grand Prairie ISD · Grand Prairie, TX
A Grand Prairie ISD charter elementary school where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2990 S HWY 161, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
- Math 96% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 99% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at School for the Highly Gifted score 98% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2020, reaching 98% in 2024, across a 11-year record (2014–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 94% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where School for the Highly 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,826/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Prairie), 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
$87,320
Median home value
$282,100
Median rent
$1,680/mo
College educated
32.5%
Homeownership
64.1%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75052; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurgood Marshall Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 615 | Compare → |
| Sallye R Moore College & Career PreparatoryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 608 | Compare → |
| Advantage AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 971 | Compare → |
| Remynse ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 412 | 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.
Grand Prairie ISD
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #1 of 38
- District spending per student
- $11,976NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
School for the Highly Gifted is listed in GRAND PRAIRIE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About School for the Highly Gifted
School for the Highly Gifted is a public elementary school in Grand Prairie, TX, part of Grand Prairie ISD, serving approximately 125 students in grades 1st-8th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #25 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about School for the Highly Gifted
What grades does School for the Highly Gifted serve?
School for the Highly Gifted serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend School for the Highly Gifted?
School for the Highly Gifted has an enrollment of approximately 125 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School for the Highly Gifted?
The student-teacher ratio at School for the Highly Gifted is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does School for the Highly Gifted rank in TX?
School for the Highly Gifted ranks #25 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is School for the Highly Gifted's MySchoolScout rating?
School for the Highly Gifted has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 School for the Highly Gifted?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School for the Highly Gifted has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is School for the Highly Gifted a charter school?
Yes, School for the Highly Gifted is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is School for the Highly Gifted a Title I school?
No, School for the Highly Gifted is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School for the Highly Gifted?
29.6% of students at School for the Highly 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
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 125
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dallas County
- Phone
- (972) 343-7864
- Area population (ZIP 75052)
- 95,485
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 75052; 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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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