Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy vs Kirkpatrick Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 53 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
Kirkpatrick Middle
Fort Worth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
485 students
| Measure | Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy Dallas, Texas | Kirkpatrick Middle Fort Worth, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #942 of 1,684 | #1572 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #8955 of 15,369 | #13163 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 486 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 35% |
| city | Dallas | Fort Worth |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 23.3).
- •Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy does better on math proficiency (49% vs 35%).
- •Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 26%).
- •Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.7% vs 95.1%).
- •Kirkpatrick Middle does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.2).
- •Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy is the larger school with 486 students compared with 485.
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 Kirkpatrick Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy ranks higher (43.9 vs 23.3 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 Kirkpatrick Middle?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Fort Worth in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy: 486. Kirkpatrick Middle: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy and Kirkpatrick Middle rank in Texas?
Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy is 942nd of 1,684 and Kirkpatrick Middle is 1572nd of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).