Serving 648 students in grades 6-12, Great Hearts Irving Upper ranks in the top 10% 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 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Hearts Irving Upper ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Great Hearts Irving Upper's student population of 648 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
648 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Great Hearts Irving Upper ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Hearts Irving Upper is 0.71, which is more 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
#590 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
35%
5%
Hispanic
20%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
36%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Hearts Irving Upper's ranking?
Great Hearts Irving Upper is ranked #590 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Great Hearts Irving Upper often compared to?
Great Hearts Irving Upperis often viewed alongside schools like Universal - Coppell by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Great Hearts Irving Upper?
648 students attend Great Hearts Irving Upper.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Great Hearts Irving Upper students are White, 35% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Hearts Irving Upper?
Great Hearts Irving Upper has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Great Hearts Irving Upper offer ?
Great Hearts Irving Upper offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Great Hearts Irving Upper part of?
Great Hearts Irving Upper is part of Great Hearts Texas School District.
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