Garner Fine Arts Academy
Tel:
(972)262-5000
- Garner Fine Arts Academy serves 1,001 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Garner Fine Arts Academy placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Garner Fine Arts Academy's student population of 1,001 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 1,001 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Garner Fine Arts Academy is ranked within the top 20% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Garner Fine Arts Academy is 0.70, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #1174 out of 7999 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 49% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 52% |
| Black | 34% | 13% |
| White | 24% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grand Prairie Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 534 students
0.2 miles
5009 S Carrier Pkwy
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972)642-3961 0.2 PK-5 534 - Grand Prairie Ronald W Reagan Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 896 students
0.5 miles
4616 E Bardin Rd
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972)522-7300 0.5 6-8 896 - Grand Prairie Florence Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 594 students
1.1 miles
4213 Robinson Rd
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972)264-0802 1.1 PK-5 594 - Grand Prairie Harry S Truman Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 593 students
1.2 miles
1501 Coffeyville Trl
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972)641-7676 1.2 6-8 593 - Grand Prairie Suzanna Dickinson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 405 students
1.6 miles
1902 Palmer Trl
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972)641-1664 1.6 PK-5 405
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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