Garner Fine Arts Academy
- Garner Fine Arts Academy serves 879 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 86% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Garner Fine Arts Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Garner Fine Arts Academy's student population of 879 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 879 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Garner Fine Arts Academy's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Garner Fine Arts Academy 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #1007 out of 7,879 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 89% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 52% |
| Black | 31% | 13% |
| White | 25% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | GRAND PRAIRIE ISD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Garner Fine Arts Academy is Andrew Jackson Middle School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ronald W Reagan Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Colin Powell Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Prairie Colin Powell Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 546 students
0.2 miles
5009 S Carrier Pkwy
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972)642-3961 0.2 PK-5 546 - Grand Prairie Ronald W Reagan Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 889 students
0.5 miles
4616 E Bardin Rd
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972)522-7300 0.5 6-8 889 - Grand Prairie Florence Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 512 students
1.1 miles
4213 Robinson Rd
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972)264-0802 1.1 PK-5 512 - Grand Prairie Harry S Truman Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 575 students
1.2 miles
1501 Coffeyville Trl
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972)641-7676 1.2 6-8 575 - Grand Prairie Suzanna Dickinson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 364 students
1.6 miles
1902 Palmer Trl
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972)641-1664 1.6 PK-5 364
School Reviews
| 5 Great School, Principal is awesome. I love my daughter's Teacher.. Ms. Jackson... great teacher - Posted by Parent - midye |
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