Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School

833 W Tarrant Rd
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 585 students in grades 6-8, Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School 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 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 585 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School's student population of 585 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
585 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School 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 Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School is 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#6569 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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26%
41%
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40%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
68%
53%
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Black
21%
13%
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White
8%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School's ranking?
Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School is ranked #6569 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School often compared to?
Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle Schoolis 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School?
585 students attend Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School?
Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School offer ?
Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School part of?
Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School is part of Grand Prairie Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 585 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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