Serving 504 students in grades 5, David Crockett 5th Grade Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 68% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 77% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
504 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)68%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)77%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)83%
52%
Black
(15-16)11%
13%
White
(15-16)6%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend David Crockett 5th Grade Center?
504 students attend David Crockett 5th Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of David Crockett 5th Grade Center students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David Crockett 5th Grade Center?
David Crockett 5th Grade Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does David Crockett 5th Grade Center offer ?
David Crockett 5th Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is David Crockett 5th Grade Center part of?
David Crockett 5th Grade Center is part of Grand Prairie Independent School District.
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