Serving 1,504 students in grades 6-8, W E Greiner Exploratory Arts 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 38% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy's student population of 1,504 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy is 0.19, 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
#3388 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
90%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy's ranking?
W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy is ranked #3388 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy?
1,504 students attend W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy?
W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy offer ?
W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy part of?
W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy is part of Dallas ISD School District.
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