Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy vs Innovation Design Entrepreneurship Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
486 students
Innovation Design Entrepreneurship Academy
Dallas · Public high · Grades 9–12
149 students
| Measure | Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy Dallas, Texas | Innovation Design Entrepreneurship Academy Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #942 of 1,684 | #1077 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #8955 of 15,369 | #11376 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 486 | 149 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 149 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 38.3).
- •Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Innovation Design Entrepreneurship Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 90.7%).
- •Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.6).
- •Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy is the larger school with 486 students compared with 149.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy better than Innovation Design Entrepreneurship Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy ranks higher (43.9 vs 38.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy and Innovation Design Entrepreneurship Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy: 486. Innovation Design Entrepreneurship Academy: 149. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy and Innovation Design Entrepreneurship Academy rank in Texas?
Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy is 942nd of 1,684 and Innovation Design Entrepreneurship Academy is 1077th of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).