Ronald W Reagan Middle School
Ronald W Reagan Middle School serves 896 students in grades 6-8.
Ronald W Reagan Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (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 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) 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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Ronald W Reagan Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Ronald W Reagan Middle School's student population of 896 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 6-8 |
| Total Students | 896 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ronald W Reagan Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ronald W Reagan Middle School 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 Testing Rank | #2533 out of 7999 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 44% | 52% |
| Black | 28% | 13% |
| White | 16% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| 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 Ronald W Reagan Middle School is Harmony School Of Nature And Athletics - Dallas (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Harry S Truman Middle School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Garner Fine Arts Academy (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Prairie Garner Fine Arts Academy Math: 66% | Reading: 59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 1,001 student10
0.5 miles
145 Polo Rd
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 262-5000 0.5 PK-5 1,001 - Grand Prairie Colin Powell Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 71%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 534 students10
0.7 miles
5009 S Carrier Pkwy
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 642-3961 0.7 PK-5 534 - Grand Prairie Florence Hill Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 594 students10
1.3 miles
4213 Robinson Rd
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 264-0802 1.3 PK-5 594 - Dallas Cj & Anne Hyman Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 488 students10
1.4 miles
8441 Fox Creek Trl
Dallas, TX 75249
(972) 708-6700 1.4 PK-4 488 - Grand Prairie Harry S Truman Middle School Math: 35% | Reading: 34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 593 students10
1.6 miles
1501 Coffeyville Trl
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 641-7676 1.6 6-8 593
School Reviews
| 5 I really like this school because this school cares about everyone and this school has manners and they are very nice and they take care of everything. - Posted by Student/Alumni - MARTHA SARMIENTO |
| 3 Reagan is just like my family! I feel more home here than anywhere else and check it: all my Algebra friends got 100 percent cuz'' their smart. Kindness crew greets students every day. They are the best. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Student |
| 2 This school is very interesting. The teachers make middle school boring. The fine arts are incredible and so are the clubs! - Posted by Student/Alumni - Unknown |
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