Serving 501 students in grades 4-8, William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag's student population of 501 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag ranks within the top 1% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag is 0.66, which is more 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
#2 out of 8188 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
26%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
51%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag's ranking?
William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag is ranked #2 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag often compared to?
William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tagis often viewed alongside schools like Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy, Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≥99% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag?
501 students attend William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag?
William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag offer ?
William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag part of?
William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag located?
William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag is located in the Oak Lawn neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Oak Lawn.
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