Garner Fine Arts Academy serves 837 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Garner Fine Arts Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 837 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garner Fine Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Garner Fine Arts Academy's student population of 837 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
837 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Garner Fine Arts Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Garner Fine Arts Academy is 0.69, 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
#2608 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
45%
53%
Black
26%
13%
White
20%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garner Fine Arts Academy's ranking?
Garner Fine Arts Academy is ranked #2608 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Garner Fine Arts Academy often compared to?
Garner Fine Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Colin Powell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Garner Fine Arts Academy?
837 students attend Garner Fine Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Garner Fine Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garner Fine Arts Academy?
Garner Fine Arts Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garner Fine Arts Academy offer ?
Garner Fine Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Garner Fine Arts Academy part of?
Garner Fine Arts Academy is part of Grand Prairie ISD School District.
School Reviews
5 10/27/2022
Best school ever I went there and my brother is going there it''s so amazing
5 10/6/2008
Great School, Principal is awesome. I love my daughter's Teacher.. Ms. Jackson... great teacher
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