Austin Academy For Excell vs. Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy
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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Austin Academy For Excell over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Austin Academy For Excell.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Austin Academy For Excell.")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Austin Academy For Excell over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1987-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1987-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Austin Academy For Excell with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Garland Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1987-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dallas Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1987-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Austin Academy For Excell, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Top 20% in TX)
(Bottom 50% in TX)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Austin Academy For Excell who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Garland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Austin Academy For Excell who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Garland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
(Top 5% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Austin Academy For Excell who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Garland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
![This chart displays the students of Austin Academy For Excell by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Austin Academy For Excell by grade.")
![This chart displays the students of Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Austin Academy For Excell, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Austin Academy For Excell, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Austin Academy For Excell, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Austin Academy For Excell, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Austin Academy For Excell, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Austin Academy For Excell, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Garland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Austin Academy For Excell, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Garland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Austin Academy For Excell, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Garland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1999-2024)")
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Austin Academy For Excell ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 962 students in grades 6-8, Austin Academy For Excell ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 512 students in grades 6-8, Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
962 students
512 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
41 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#658 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#4884 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
33%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
323
167
Grade 7 Students
314
150
Grade 8 Students
325
195
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
6%
n/a
% Asian
20%
2%
% Hispanic
36%
63%
% Black
13%
29%
% White
22%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
87%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
