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Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy

4001 CAPITOL AVE, DALLAS, TX, 75204

Ranked 2905 of 5501 in Texas

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Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy

4001 CAPITOL AVE, DALLAS, TX, 75204

Ranked 2905 of 5501 in Texas

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About Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 39%
Reading 45%
State average proficiency is 39% in Math and 45% in Reading.
41
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
512
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 3.52%
Asian 1.95%
Hispanic 62.89%
Black 29.49%
Two+ Races 1.76%
Native Am. 0.39%
White
3.52%
Asian
1.95%
Hispanic
62.89%
Black
29.49%
Two+ Races
1.76%
Native Am.
0.39%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 512
46.68%
239 Female
53.32%
273 Male

Student Population

512 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

170 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy Contact Information

Address

4001 CAPITOL AVE, DALLAS, TX, 75204

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Phone

(972) 925-2300

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TOP 2905 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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

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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM - 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

On Saturday, April 11, 2026, Alex W. Spence Talented/Gifted Academy will be at the "Best Schools Fair." The event will bring schools together to share information about their academic programs and how to sign up for them. Families can look into different schools and learn about what they have to offer at the fair.

FAQ

Q1. What makes Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy in Dallas a good school?

Ans. Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy helps advanced learners by giving them accelerated coursework, which means that lessons move at a faster pace and students have to do their own analysis in core subjects.

Q2. What are the expectations and structure for advanced coursework at Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy?

Ans. The Alex W. Spence Talented/Gifted Academy gives students multi-step projects that require research, synthesis, and presentation. The grades are based on how well the students analyze the information and how clear their conclusions are.

Q3. What ways can you get involved at Alex W. Spence Talented/Gifted Academy?

Ans. Alex W. Spence Talented/Gifted Academy encourages participation in academic competitions, where students prepare specific material related to their subjects and engage in structured contests at various levels.

Q4. How does the Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy keep track of how well students are doing in school?

Ans. The Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy monitors students' progress through periodic assessments, which educators subsequently review and provide targeted feedback for improvement.

Q5. How does Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy let people know about changes?

Ans. Alex W. Spence Talented/Gifted Academy provides campus calendars through digital portals, making it easier for families to stay informed about upcoming academic timelines and events.

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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