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#259 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 3% in state

School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove

Middle School · Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX

A Dallas ISD middle school where students score 54 points above what's typical for similar communities.

9610 BRUTON RD, Dallas, TX 75217

  • Math 85% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 96% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change+0.97 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendStable
Academics10.0Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency85% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency96% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+41.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+41.7 pts
Overall Proficiency91% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+53.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile100th
Resources & Environment6.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$14,470

Students at School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency85%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency96%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 91% in 2024.

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
96%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
96%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
80%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
80%
2022
Math
90%
ELA
92%
2024
Math
85%
ELA
96%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 12 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

89.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • 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

$52,987

Median home value

$164,800

Median rent

$1,189/mo

College educated

6.2%

Homeownership

58.8%

Poverty rate

24.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75217; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Young Men's Leadership Academy at Fred F FlorenceEnrollment path unverified6.66–80.7 mi452Compare →
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.86–111.5 mi642Compare →
Ann Richards Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.96–81.6 mi1,094Compare →
Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West CampusCharter · enrollment unverified7.1PK–121.7 mi1,065Compare →

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
#20 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

School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove

School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove is a public middle school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 382 students in grades 4th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #259 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove

What grades does School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove serve?

School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove serves students in grades 4th through 8th.

How many students attend School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove?

School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove has an enrollment of approximately 382 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove?

The student-teacher ratio at School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove is 15.3:1. 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 Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove rank in TX?

School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove ranks #259 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove's MySchoolScout rating?

School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove?

Based on loaded state assessment records, School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove a charter school?

No, School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove a Title I school?

No, School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove?

89.5% of students at School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove 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
4th – 8th
Enrollment
382
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Area population (ZIP 75217)
84,578
Area average commute
34 min
Area median age
28.1
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 75217; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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