School for the Talented Gifted in Pleasant Grove

9610 BRUTON RD DALLAS TX 75217

Ranked 117 of 129 in Texas

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About School for the Talented Gifted in Pleasant Grove

The School for the Talented and Gifted (TAG) in Pleasant Grove in Dallas, TX, fosters an exceptional learning environment for students in grades 4-8. Strong passions for learning and serving children blossom at TAG. TAG is a noted school for rigorous academics.

Students have a proficiency rating of over 90% in both math and reading. This results in TAG producing students who are ready for future academic success. TAG ranks among the top schools in Texas and is a leader in Dallas ISD. TAG provides strong potential for students because it has a low student-to-teacher ratio of 15:1, different types of programs, and ways for parents to get involved.

?The school promotes academic success and students' personal growth. For parents who want their children to have advanced learning experiences in an enriching environment, TAG would have to be one of the best elementary schools in Dallas.

Contact Information

Address

9610 BRUTON RD DALLAS TX 75217

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Phone

(972) 925-3700

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 45%
Reading 45%
State average proficiency is 45% in Math and 45% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
11
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
383
Total Students
$64184
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at School for the Talented Gifted in Pleasant Grove

2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

117

of 129 in Texas

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:35 AM - 3:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 34.5%
Asian 12.9%
Hispanic 43.3%
Black 6%
Two+ Races 2.8%
Native Am. 0%
White
34.5%
Asian
12.9%
Hispanic
43.3%
Black
6%
Two+ Races
2.8%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 383
52.4%
201 Female
47.6%
182 Male

Student Population

383 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

390 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

TAG in Pleasant Grove welcomed a local representative, celebrating the students achievement and education and aspirations in the field of cardiovascular surgery, robotics and more.

FAQ

Q: What unique dual-language model does TAG Pleasant Grove utilize?

A: TAG Pleasant uses a Two-Way Dual Language + Talented & Gifted model, which is unlike any other dual-language program in Dallas ISD.



Q: When did TAG Pleasant Grove open? What building is the school in?

A: The school opened its doors in fall 2018 and is located in a creatively repurposed church building.



Q: How does TAG Pleasant Grove rank in Texas?

A: It is among the top 1 percent of public schools in the state.



Q: How does TAG Pleasant Grove perform with state tests?

A: For math, reading, and science proficiency, we also rank in the top 1 percent.



Q: What does the GreatSchools rating have to say about TAG Pleasant Grove?

A: The site rates the school 9 out of 10, and is regarded as a high-performing school by both parents and specialists alike.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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