Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy
Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy serves 678 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy placed in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (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 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy's student population of 678 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 678 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy is ranked within the top 30% 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 Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy is 0.58, 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.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1874 out of 7999 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 45% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 7% | 4% |
Hispanic | 61% | 52% |
Black | 19% | 13% |
White | 10% | 28% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 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 Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy is John A Dubiski Career High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Advantage Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is School For The Highly Gifted (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Prairie John A Dubiski Career High School Math: 85% | Reading: 62%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 1,735 student10
0.1 miles
2990 S Hwy 161
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-7800 0.1 9-12 1,735 - Grand Prairie School For The Highly Gifted Charter School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 1-6 | 127 students10
0.1 miles
2990 S Hwy 161
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-7864 0.1 1-6 127 - Grand Prairie Sallye R Moore Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 36%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 495 students10
0.7 miles
3150 Waterwood Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 660-2261 0.7 PK-6 495 - Grand Prairie South Grand Prairie High School Math: 54% | Reading: 33%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 3,381 students10
0.8 miles
301 W Warrior Trl
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-1500 0.8 9-12 3,381 - Grand Prairie Remynse Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 37%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 515 students10
0.9 miles
2720 Fall Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(682) 867-0500 0.9 PK-6 515
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