School For The Highly Gifted

Summary:

School For The Highly Gifted is a public charter elementary school located in Grand Prairie, Texas, serving grades 1-8 with a total enrollment of 128 students. This exceptional school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Texas, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several consecutive years.

The school's academic performance is truly remarkable, consistently outperforming the Grand Prairie Independent School District (ISD) and the state of Texas in STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 100% proficiency in STAAR Reading for grades 3-7 and STAAR Mathematics for grades 3, 5, 7, and 8, compared to the district's 44.27% and 34.51% proficiency, respectively, in 3rd grade Reading and Mathematics. Additionally, the school's student population is more racially diverse than the surrounding schools, with a relatively even distribution of White, African American, Hispanic, and Asian students. Despite serving a lower percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds compared to nearby schools, the school maintains a strong commitment to equity and excellence, providing a high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds.

The school's success can be attributed to its effective resource allocation, with higher spending per student ($14,603 in 2020-2021) compared to the nearby schools, which range from $6,983 to $11,046 per student. This investment in resources, combined with the school's lower student-teacher ratio (8.7 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools (ranging from 13.0 to 17.6), likely contributes to the exceptional academic performance and overall quality of education at School For The Highly Gifted.


Detail:

Public, Charter 1-8

 2990 S Hwy 161
       Grand Prairie, TX  75052


(972) 343-7864

District: Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
6th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,603 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.8 Help
Number of students:  125

Racial breakdown:

African American:
27.2%
Asian:
26.4%
White:
22.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.6% Help


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Compare Details School For The Highly Gifted ranks better than 99.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.59. (See more...)
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Compare Details School For The Highly Gifted ranks better than 99.9% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.5. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details School For The Highly Gifted has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd). Student population at School For The Highly Gifted is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (27.2%), Asian (26.4%), White (22.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at School For The Highly Gifted is 7.8, which is the lowest among 24 elementary schools in the Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at School For The Highly Gifted is $14,603, which is the 2nd highest among 22 elementary schools in the Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

School For The Highly Gifted:

SchoolDigger ranks School For The Highly Gifted 6th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See School For The Highly Gifted in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks School For The Highly Gifted 3rd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See School For The Highly Gifted in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd) 547th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for School For The Highly Gifted

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Rank History for all elementary school students at School For The Highly Gifted

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 99.66 7th 4329 99.8%
2018 99.63 5th 4359 99.9%
2019 99.46 7th 4479 99.8%
2021 99.10 42nd 4578 99.1%
2022 99.57 8th 4581 99.8%
2023 99.74 1st 4647 100.0%
2024 99.59 6th 4675 99.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at School For The Highly Gifted

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.84 4th 4264 99.9%
2019 98.53 18th 4309 99.6%
2023 99.99 1st 4521 100.0%
2024 99.95 4th 4560 99.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at School For The Highly Gifted

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.80 20th 4306 99.5%
2019 98.82 17th 4348 99.6%
2021 99.54 9th 4499 99.8%
2022 99.11 10th 4561 99.8%
2023 99.49 2nd 4588 100.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Gifted and Talented students at School For The Highly Gifted

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.16 1067th 3106 65.6%
2019 58.61 1590th 3184 50.1%
2021 70.01 954th 3006 68.3%
2022 65.98 1056th 2958 64.3%
2023 74.33 455th 2980 84.7%
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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at School For The Highly Gifted

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.98 1st 4240 100.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at School For The Highly Gifted

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.62 3rd 4319 99.9%
2019 99.13 10th 4357 99.8%
2021 97.61 80th 4498 98.2%
2022 98.95 19th 4563 99.6%
2023 99.61 3rd 4585 99.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at School For The Highly Gifted

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.30 10th 1015 99.0%
2024 89.23 12th 1035 98.8%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at School For The Highly Gifted

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.91 1st 2483 100.0%
2019 99.97 1st 2515 100.0%
2021 99.99 1st 2444 100.0%
2022 99.89 2nd 2421 99.9%
2023 99.92 1st 2443 100.0%
2024 99.59 3rd 2421 99.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at School For The Highly Gifted

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.50 9th 4168 99.8%
2019 95.26 79th 4188 98.1%
2021 99.96 1st 4329 100.0%
2022 98.70 18th 4376 99.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at School For The Highly Gifted

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.85 12th 3127 99.6%
2019 95.15 27th 3142 99.1%
2021 97.79 9th 3082 99.7%
2022 94.04 38th 3082 98.8%
2023 97.88 6th 3106 99.8%
2024 97.91 3rd 3078 99.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for School For The Highly Gifted

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Rank History for all middle school students at School For The Highly Gifted

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.64 2nd 2193 99.9%
2021 98.80 15th 2252 99.3%
2022 99.65 1st 2254 100.0%
2023 99.68 1st 2330 100.0%
2024 99.50 3rd 2361 99.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at School For The Highly Gifted

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.97 1st 2073 100.0%
2021 99.13 10th 2172 99.5%
2022 99.99 1st 2220 100.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at School For The Highly Gifted

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.40 12th 2047 99.4%
2021 99.51 2nd 2151 99.9%
2022 99.70 2nd 2221 99.9%
2023 99.43 1st 2241 100.0%
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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at School For The Highly Gifted

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.29 402nd 1446 72.2%
2021 71.75 412th 1501 72.6%
2022 75.15 272nd 1488 81.7%
2023 82.44 2nd 1481 99.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at School For The Highly Gifted

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.81 1st 2069 100.0%
2021 97.80 27th 2168 98.8%
2022 99.06 6th 2228 99.7%
2023 99.74 1st 2245 100.0%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at School For The Highly Gifted

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.60 43rd 594 92.8%
2021 86.03 37th 589 93.7%
2023 91.59 1st 616 99.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at School For The Highly Gifted

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 99.92 1st 1251 99.9%
2024 99.77 2nd 1271 99.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at School For The Highly Gifted

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.97 1st 1935 99.9%
2021 99.91 2nd 2043 99.9%
2022 99.99 1st 2077 100.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at School For The Highly Gifted

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.32 6th 1684 99.6%
2021 98.57 3rd 1700 99.8%
2022 95.21 20th 1723 98.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for School For The Highly Gifted

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 21 5 6 13 0 0 1 0 46
2016 32 15 12 24 0 0 4 0 87
2017 42 17 12 29 0 0 6 0 106
2018 45 24 18 33 0 0 7 0 127
2019 44 26 23 35 0 0 6 0 134
2020 41 39 25 36 1 0 7 0 149
2021 40 43 28 33 1 0 9 0 154
2022 36 30 26 25 0 0 11 0 128
2023 34 33 28 24 0 0 9 0 128
2024 28 34 33 22 0 0 8 0 125

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at School For The Highly Gifted

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 46 4.0 11.5 34.8
2016 87 8.0 10.8 32.2
2017 106 9.8 10.7 34.9
2018 127 12.2 10.4 32.3
2019 134 14.2 9.3 33.6
2020 149 16.0 9.3 30.2
2021 154 15.9 9.6 33.8
2022 128 14.3 8.9 29.7
2023 128 14.7 8.7 28.9
2024 125 15.8 7.8 29.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio School For The Highly Gifted

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 46 4.0 11.5 34.8
2016 87 8.0 10.8 32.2
2017 106 9.8 10.7 34.9
2018 127 12.2 10.4 32.3
2019 134 14.2 9.3 33.6
2020 149 16.0 9.3 30.2
2021 154 15.9 9.6 33.8
2022 128 14.3 8.9 29.7
2023 128 14.7 8.7 28.9
2024 125 15.8 7.8 29.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for School For The Highly Gifted

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $839 (5.9%) $13,277 (94.1%) $14,116
2020 $758 (5.0%) $14,378 (95.0%) $15,136
2021 $648 (4.4%) $13,955 (95.6%) $14,603

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on School For The Highly Gifted

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 7th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1st of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.1%
Ranks 2nd of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1st of 2330 Middle schools
 0%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (School For The Highly Gifted)88100
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4447
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (School For The Highly Gifted)82100
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4940
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (School For The Highly Gifted)87100
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4344
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (School For The Highly Gifted)87100
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4945
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (School For The Highly Gifted)96100
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))5354
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (School For The Highly Gifted)96100
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))5644
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (School For The Highly Gifted)10086
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4724
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (School For The Highly Gifted)94100
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))3144
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (School For The Highly Gifted)100100
   6th Grade Mathematics (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))3829
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (School For The Highly Gifted)89100
 11%
   7th Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4246
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (School For The Highly Gifted)88100
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))3626
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
End of Course Algebra I (School For The Highly Gifted)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))6531
 34%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students134128
 4.5%
African American2633
 26.9%
American Indian00
Asian2328
 21.7%
Hispanic3524
 31.4%
Pacific Islander00
White4434
 22.7%
Two or More Races69
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.6%28.9%
 4.7%


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Students at School For The Highly Gifted are 27% African American, 26% Asian, 22% White, 18% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 125 students attended School For The Highly Gifted.

Yes! School For The Highly Gifted is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 6th of 4675 Texas elementary schools.


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