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About this school
Mark Twain School for the Talented & Gifted is
an urban public school
in Dallas, Texas that is part of Dallas Independent School District.
It serves 241 students
in grades K - 7 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.6:1.
Its teachers have had 15 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Mark Twain School for the Talented & Gifted Demographics
74%
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
94%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Dec 20, 2025
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Mark Twain School for the Talented & Gifted
$6,618
raised using DonorsChoose
15
projects
funded
8
teachers
funded
18
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
5
projects for
technology
4
projects for
books
Mark Twain School for the Talented & Gifted has received support from
11 individuals from Texas and
7 individuals out-of-state.