Serving 615 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy's student population of 615 students has declined by 10% 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
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 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
#2173 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
69%
53%
Black
20%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy's ranking?
Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy is ranked #2173 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
615 students attend Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 5% 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 Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy?
Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy has a student ration of 16:1, 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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