Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted 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 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted's student population of 397 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5247 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
68%
53%
Black
20%
13%
White
7%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted's ranking?
K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted is ranked #5247 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted?
397 students attend K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted?
K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted offer ?
K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted part of?
K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted is part of Dallas Independent School District.
School Reviews
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