Serving 135 students in grades 8-12, Dallas Prime Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
135 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-69%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
53%
Black
96%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Prime Prep Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Dallas Prime Prep?
135 students attend Dallas Prime Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Dallas Prime Prep students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dallas Prime Prep?
Dallas Prime Prep has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dallas Prime Prep offer ?
Dallas Prime Prep offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Dallas Prime Prep part of?
Dallas Prime Prep is part of Prime Prep Academy School District.
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