WILLIAM B TRAVIS VANGUARD ACAD OF ACADEMICALLY TAG

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517 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

William B. Travis Academy/Vanguard for the Academically Talented and Gifted is a specialized magnet school within the Dallas Independent School District, located in the Uptown area of Dallas. Serving students in grades 4 through 8, the academy is specifically designed to meet the unique educational needs of high-achieving and gifted learners. It offers a rigorous, accelerated curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, independent study, and creative problem-solving, aiming to challenge students beyond the scope of a standard classroom environment.

Because it operates as a Vanguard school, admission is competitive and based on specific criteria, including assessments of cognitive ability and academic achievement. The school is known for fostering a high-performing culture where students are encouraged to engage deeply with complex subject matter. By providing a focused, enrichment-heavy atmosphere, William B. Travis aims to prepare its diverse student body for advanced high school programs and future academic success in an environment that prioritizes intellectual curiosity and scholarly excellence.

517

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLIAM B TRAVIS VANGUARD ACAD OF ACADEMICALLY TAG
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	122
Black	23
Asian	49
Two or More	45
American Indian	8

White
270 (52.2%)
Hispanic
122 (23.6%)
Asian
49 (9.5%)
Two or More
45 (8.7%)
Black
23 (4.4%)
American Indian
8 (1.5%)

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)794-7500
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/Page/2480
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	517
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 92

Grade 6 110

Grade 7 110

Grade 8 110