Serving 542 students in grades 6-8, Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School 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 is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Adams Middle serves the northern part of Grand Prairie, TX, covering an area of approximately 13.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School's student population of 542 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
542 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School is 0.42, 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
#6408 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
74%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School's ranking?
Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School is ranked #6408 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School often compared to?
Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ronald W Reagan Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School?
542 students attend Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School?
Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School offer ?
Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School part of?
Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School is part of Grand Prairie Independent School District.
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