Bill Arnold Middle School is a public middle school located in Grand Prairie, Texas, serving grades 6 through 8. It is part of the Grand Prairie Independent School District and is situated at 1204 E Marshall Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75051.
Serving 501 students in grades 6-12, Ywla At Bill Arnold ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ywla At Bill Arnold ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ywla At Bill Arnold's student population of 501 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
501 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Rankings
Ywla At Bill Arnold ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ywla At Bill Arnold is 0.37, 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
#6469 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
79%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
6%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Ywla At Bill Arnold's ranking?
Ywla At Bill Arnold is ranked #6469 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ywla At Bill Arnold often compared to?
Ywla At Bill Arnoldis often viewed alongside schools like Ronald W Reagan Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ywla At Bill Arnold?
The graduation rate of Ywla At Bill Arnold is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ywla At Bill Arnold?
501 students attend Ywla At Bill Arnold.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Ywla At Bill Arnold students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ywla At Bill Arnold?
Ywla At Bill Arnold has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ywla At Bill Arnold offer ?
Ywla At Bill Arnold offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Ywla At Bill Arnold part of?
Ywla At Bill Arnold is part of Grand Prairie Independent School District.
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