Serving 889 students in grades 9-11, South Grand Prairie High 9th Grade Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 72% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
889 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)85%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)72%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Asian
(14-15)4%
4%
Hispanic
(14-15)56%
52%
Black
(14-15)25%
13%
White
(14-15)13%
29%
Two or more races
(14-15)2%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend South Grand Prairie High 9th Grade Center?
889 students attend South Grand Prairie High 9th Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of South Grand Prairie High 9th Grade Center students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Grand Prairie High 9th Grade Center?
South Grand Prairie High 9th Grade Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Grand Prairie High 9th Grade Center offer ?
South Grand Prairie High 9th Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is South Grand Prairie High 9th Grade Center part of?
South Grand Prairie High 9th Grade Center is part of Grand Prairie Independent School District.
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