Grand Prairie Independent School District

2602 S Belt Line Rd
Grand Prairie, TX 75052-5344
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Grand Prairie Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 38 public schools serving 26,286 students in Grand Prairie Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Grand Prairie Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
38 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
26,286 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
1,727 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Grand Prairie Independent School District, which is ranked #833 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#822 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
36%
44%
44%
51%
38%
46%
88%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
70%
53%
% Black
17%
13%
% White
8%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,680 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,918 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$386 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$313 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,680
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,918
$14,116

Best Grand Prairie Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School For The Highly Gifted
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2990 S Hwy 161
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-7864
Gr: 1-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Colin Powell Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5009 S Carrier Pkwy
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 642-3961
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
102 Gopher Blvd
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 237-5603
Gr: 6-12 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1502 College St
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-3120
Gr: 6-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
815 N W 7th St
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 343-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Garner Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
145 Polo Rd
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 262-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1160 Warrior Trl
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 522-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Mike Moseley Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1851 Camp Wisdom Rd
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 522-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3150 Waterwood Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 660-2261
Gr: PK-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Florence Hill Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4213 Robinson Rd
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 264-0802
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
Ervin C Whitt Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3320 S Edelweiss
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 264-5024
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
John A Dubiski Career High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2990 S Hwy 161
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,573 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3410 Kirby Creek Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 642-0448
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Ronald W Reagan Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4616 E Bardin Rd
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 522-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1515.
Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2102 N Carrier Pkwy
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 262-3717
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
William B Travis World Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Ne 15th St
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 262-2990
Gr: PK-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Global Leadership Academy At Barbara Bush Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
511 E Springdale
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 237-1628
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
Juan N Seguin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 S E Fourth St
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 522-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1902 Palmer Trl
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 641-1664
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2020.
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
425 Alice Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-7348
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2121.
Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2030 Proctor Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-7131
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Reforma Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 264-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2323.
Harry S Truman Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Coffeyville Trl
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 641-7676
Gr: 6-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2424.
Delmas F Morton Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 E Grand Prairie Rd
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-6785
Gr: K-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
833 W Tarrant Rd
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 262-1934
Gr: 6-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Hector P Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2444 Graham
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 237-0001
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2727.
Ywla At Bill Arnold
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1204 E Marshall Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-7400
Gr: 6-12 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2828.
Hobbs Williams Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1635 S E 14th St
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 522-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2929.
Andrew Jackson Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3504 Corn Valley Rd
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 264-2704
Gr: 6-8 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3030.
Ymla At John F Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2205 Se 4th St
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 264-8651
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3131.
David Daniels El Academy Of Science & Math
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 M L King Jr Blvd
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 264-7803
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
James Fannin Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Ne 28th St
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 262-8668
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3333.
South Grand Prairie High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 W Warrior Trl
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 3,364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3434.
Grand Prairie High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Gopher Blvd
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 809-5711
Gr: 9-12 | 2,914 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3535.
Crosswinds Accelerated High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 N Carrier Pkwy
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 522-2950
Gr: PK-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Grand Prairie Independent School District?
Grand Prairie Independent School District manages 38 public schools serving 26,286 students.
What is the rank of Grand Prairie Independent School District?
Grand Prairie Independent School District is ranked #833 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Prairie Independent School District?
70% of Grand Prairie Independent School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grand Prairie Independent School District?
Grand Prairie Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Grand Prairie Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,918 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 38 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 26,286 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 88% (Top 30% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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