Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute serves 361 students in grades 6-12.
Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute placed in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (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 76% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute's student population of 361 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute is ranked within the top 10% 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 Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute is 0.59, 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
#430 out of 8079 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
59%
53%
Black
22%
13%
White
11%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute's ranking?
Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute is ranked #430 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute often compared to?
Grand Prairie Collegiate Instituteis 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?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute?
The graduation rate of Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute?
361 students attend Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute?
Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute offer ?
Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute part of?
Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute is part of Grand Prairie ISD School District.
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