Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Dallas ISDMagnet

Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy

4001 Capitol Ave, Dallas, TX 75204 · (972) 925-2300

B
84 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 6 points from 2025Down from an A (90) in 2025.
486students
16students per teacher
93.5%attendance
19thof 36 Dallas ISD middle schools
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BABCAABRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy has earned an A in 1 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 77

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 88

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 73

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Dallas ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level74%
Meets grade level51%
Dallas ISD middle schools: 42.8%
Masters grade level25%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

486students in 2024–25Down 5% from 512 the year before
16students per teacher30 full-time teachers
19.3average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
6.6 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$69,018average teacher base pay
90.7%from low-income familiesDallas ISD middle schools: 89.8%
47.5%English learners
35%in gifted & talented
23.2%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 61.7%African American 29.2%White 3.9%Asian 2.1%Two or More Races 2.1%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Dallas ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy.

Under constructionMill Creek flood-relief tunnelEarly 2029 · 1.7 mi away Under constructionGoldman Sachs campusEarly 2028 · 1.8 mi away AnnouncedScotiabank U.S. hub, Victory ParkDate TBD · 1.8 mi away Under constructionThe Loop 50-mile trail completionExpected 2027 · 1.9 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest middle schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BUplift Atlas Prep Middle SchoolUplift Education · 80 · 0.8 mi AWilliam B Travis Vanguard Academy of Academically Talented and GiftedDallas ISD · 99 · 0.9 mi BDallas Hybrid Preparatory at Stephen J HayDallas ISD · 82 · 1.6 mi CJ L Long Middle SchoolDallas ISD · 77 · 2.2 mi AHighland Park Middle SchoolHighland Park ISD · 95 · 2.3 mi AMcCulloch IntermediateHighland Park ISD · 95 · 2.3 mi PDallas Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–12 · 0.4 mi PThe Saint Timothy SchoolPrivate · PK–12 · 0.9 mi PHoly Trinity Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 1.0 mi
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Questions about Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy

What is Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy’s TEA rating?

Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy earned a B (84 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (90) in 2025.

What grades does Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 4001 Capitol Ave in Dallas.

How many students go to Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy?

486 students in 2024–25, down 5% from 512 the year before. There are about 16 students for every teacher.

How does Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy compare with other Dallas ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 19th of 36 Dallas ISD middle schools (tied with 1 other). 22% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Dallas ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.