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Alex W Spence Middle School & Talented & Gifted Academy
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About this school
Alex W Spence Middle School & Talented & Gifted Academy is
an urban public school
in Dallas, Texas that is part of Dallas Independent School District.
It serves 512 students
in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.0:1.
Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Alex W Spence Middle School & Talented & Gifted Academy Demographics
84%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
92%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Alex W Spence Middle School & Talented & Gifted Academy Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 24, 2025
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Alex W Spence Middle School & Talented & Gifted Academy
$8,388
raised using DonorsChoose
11
projects
funded
8
teachers
funded
41
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
3
projects for
technology
1
project for
books
Alex W Spence Middle School & Talented & Gifted Academy has received support from
37 individuals from Texas and
4 individuals out-of-state.
