Serving 848 students in grades 6-12, Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 848 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy's student population of 848 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
848 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#968 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
56%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
22%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy's ranking?
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy is ranked #968 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy?
The graduation rate of Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy?
848 students attend Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy?
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy offer ?
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy part of?
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy is part of Grand Prairie ISD School District.
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