D−
Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy
PublicElementaryGrades K–8
707 Young Blvd, Desoto, TX 75115 · (972) 223-6505 · Part of DeSoto Independent School District
Students
263
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
59%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–8
What stands out about Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 30 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 27 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 20:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 47.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency7%
State average 36.6%
Reading / language arts15%
State average 41.8%
Location
Directions ↗
707 Young Blvd, Desoto
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten27
Grade 115
Grade 222
Grade 326
Grade 432
Grade 532
Grade 643
Grade 732
Grade 834
Enrollment over time
501’20
167’21
179’22
243’23
263’24
Down 47.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 73%Hispanic 21%Two or more races 3%White 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.