Public elementary schoolGrades PK–8Dallas ISDMagnet

Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted

724 Green Cove Ln, Dallas, TX 75232 · (972) 749-3000

B
86 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 2 points of 2025 (B 88).
244students
12.5students per teacher
96.1%attendance
42ndof 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools
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CBBCBDBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted has earned an A in 0 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 achievementB · 88

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 87

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

Closing the gapsB · 81

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Dallas ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level90%
Meets grade level63%
Dallas ISD elementary schools: 45.4%
Masters grade level31%

Students and teachers

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

244students in 2024–25Up 1% from 241 the year before
12.5students per teacher20 full-time teachers
18.3average class sizeDallas ISD elementary schools: 17.3
6.7 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$66,223average teacher base pay
72.5%from low-income familiesDallas ISD elementary schools: 89.4%
17.2%English learners
45.1%in gifted & talented
6.6%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 66.4%Hispanic 26.6%Two or More Races 2.9%White 2.5%Asian 0.4%

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Nearby schools

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

CAdelle Turner ElementaryDallas ISD · 77 · 0.5 mi BLife School Oak CliffLife School · 84 · 0.8 mi BThomas L Marsalis Elementary STEAM AcademyDallas ISD · 85 · 1.2 mi CT G Terry ElementaryDallas ISD · 79 · 1.3 mi BJohn W Carpenter ElementaryDallas ISD · 87 · 1.4 mi DUplift Wisdom Prep PsUplift Education · 67 · 1.5 mi PBishop Dunne Catholic SchoolPrivate · 6–12 · 1.3 mi PSt. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 1.5 mi PAdvanced Preparatory InternationalPrivate · 8–12 · 2.1 mi
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Questions about Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted

What is Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted’s TEA rating?

Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted earned a B (86 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (88) in 2025.

What grades does Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted serve?

Grades PK–8. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 724 Green Cove Ln in Dallas.

How many students go to Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted?

244 students in 2024–25, up 1% from 241 the year before. There are about 13 students for every teacher.

How does Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted compare with other Dallas ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 42nd of 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools (tied with 7 others). 13% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted?

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.