Public middle schoolGrades 4–8Dallas ISDMagnet

William B Travis Vanguard Academy of Academically Talented and Gifted

3001 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204 · (972) 794-7500

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99 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 1 point of 2025 (A 98).
517students
17.2students per teacher
97.4%attendance
1stof 36 Dallas ISD middle schools
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BBBCDAARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

William B Travis Vanguard Academy of Academically Talented and Gifted has earned an A in 5 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 achievementA · 99

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressA · 98

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

Closing the gapsA · 98

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of William B Travis Vanguard Academy of Academically Talented and Gifted tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Dallas ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level100%
Meets grade level96%
Dallas ISD middle schools: 42.8%
Masters grade level84%

Students and teachers

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

517students in 2024–25Up 3% from 501 the year before
17.2students per teacher30 full-time teachers
22.2average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
11.8 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$79,809average teacher base pay
18.2%from low-income familiesDallas ISD middle schools: 89.8%
3.3%English learners
100%in gifted & talented
1%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 52.2%Hispanic 23.6%Asian 9.5%Two or More Races 8.7%African American 4.4%

Is a home zoned here?

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of William B Travis Vanguard Academy of Academically Talented and Gifted.

Under constructionNolan Estes Campus (Dallas ISD)Jan 2027 (target) · 2.0 mi away AnnouncedScotiabank U.S. hub, Victory ParkDate TBD · 1.0 mi away Under constructionGoldman Sachs campusEarly 2028 · 1.0 mi away Under constructionThe Loop 50-mile trail completionExpected 2027 · 1.1 mi away Under constructionConvention Center rebuildExpected 2030 · 1.9 mi away Under constructionMill Creek flood-relief tunnelEarly 2029 · 1.9 mi away

Nearby schools

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

BAlex W Spence Talented/Gifted AcademyDallas ISD · 84 · 0.9 mi BDallas Hybrid Preparatory at Stephen J HayDallas ISD · 82 · 1.4 mi BUplift Atlas Prep Middle SchoolUplift Education · 80 · 1.5 mi CThomas J Rusk Middle SchoolDallas ISD · 77 · 2.5 mi DBilly Earl Dade Middle SchoolDallas ISD · 69 · 2.7 mi AHighland Park Middle SchoolHighland Park ISD · 95 · 2.7 mi PDallas Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–12 · 0.9 mi PHoly Trinity Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 1.0 mi PThe Saint Timothy SchoolPrivate · PK–12 · 1.4 mi
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Questions about William B Travis Vanguard Academy of Academically Talented and Gifted

What is William B Travis Vanguard Academy of Academically Talented and Gifted’s TEA rating?

William B Travis Vanguard Academy of Academically Talented and Gifted earned an A (99 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (98) in 2025.

What grades does William B Travis Vanguard Academy of Academically Talented and Gifted serve?

Grades 4–8. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 3001 McKinney Ave in Dallas.

How many students go to William B Travis Vanguard Academy of Academically Talented and Gifted?

517 students in 2024–25, up 3% from 501 the year before. There are about 17 students for every teacher.

How does William B Travis Vanguard Academy of Academically Talented and Gifted compare with other Dallas ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 1st of 36 Dallas ISD middle schools. 22% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to William B Travis Vanguard Academy of Academically 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.