ALEX W SPENCE TALENTED/GIFTED ACADEMY
486 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Alex W. Spence Talented/Gifted Academy is a specialized magnet school located in the historic East Dallas area, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Dallas Independent School District (DISD), the academy is designed specifically for students identified as gifted and talented, offering a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes critical thinking, advanced problem-solving, and intellectual engagement. The curriculum is tailored to meet the unique social and emotional needs of high-achieving students, ensuring they are challenged and prepared for the demands of prestigious high school magnet programs.
Beyond its core academic offerings, the school cultivates a community centered on innovation and discovery. By focusing on a "Talented and Gifted" model, the academy provides a specialized pedagogical approach that often includes project-based learning and interdisciplinary studies. Located on Capitol Avenue, the school serves as a central hub for academic excellence in the district, fostering a supportive culture where students are encouraged to pursue their passions and reach their full potential within a community of like-minded peers and dedicated educators.
Beyond its core academic offerings, the school cultivates a community centered on innovation and discovery. By focusing on a "Talented and Gifted" model, the academy provides a specialized pedagogical approach that often includes project-based learning and interdisciplinary studies. Located on Capitol Avenue, the school serves as a central hub for academic excellence in the district, fostering a supportive culture where students are encouraged to pursue their passions and reach their full potential within a community of like-minded peers and dedicated educators.
486
Total Students
30.4
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic | 300 |
| Black | 142 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More | 10 |
| American Indian | 5 |
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Hispanic300 (61.7%)
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Black142 (29.2%)
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White19 (3.9%)
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Asian10 (2.1%)
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Two or More10 (2.1%)
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American Indian5 (1.0%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | DALLAS ISD |
| Phone: | (972)925-2300 |
| Website: | http://www.dallasisd.org/spence |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 486 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 30.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 428 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 13 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
148
Grade 7
169
Grade 8
169
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 148 |
| Grade 7 | 169 |
| Grade 8 | 169 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 212 | 43.6% |
| Male | 274 | 56.4% |
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