Serving 582 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thurgood Marshall Elementary serves the southwest part of Grand Prairie, TX, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 1.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy's student population of 582 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
582 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy is 0.48, 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
#2468 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy's ranking?
Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy is ranked #2468 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy often compared to?
Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Colin Powell Elementary School, Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory, Garner Fine Arts Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy?
582 students attend Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy?
Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy offer ?
Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy part of?
Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy is part of Grand Prairie Independent School District.
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