Trinidad "Trini" Garza Early College High School is an early college senior high school in the grounds of Mountain View College in Dallas, Texas. It is a part of the Dallas Independent School District. It was one of the district's first early college high schools.
Serving 456 students in grades 9-12, Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View's student population of 456 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View is 0.13, 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
#735 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
93%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View's ranking?
Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View is ranked #735 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View often compared to?
Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt Viewis often viewed alongside schools like Marvin E Robinson School Of Business And Mgmt, Booker T Washington Spva Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View?
The graduation rate of Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View?
456 students attend Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View?
Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View offer ?
Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View part of?
Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View located?
Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View is located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 46 other public schools located in Oak Cliff.
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