Garner Fine Arts Academy

145 Polo Rd
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 856 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garner Fine Arts Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 856 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Garner Fine Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Garner Fine Arts Academy's student population of 856 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
856 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Garner Fine Arts Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garner Fine Arts Academy is 0.68, which is more 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)
#1834 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
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50%
41%
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64%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Garner Fine Arts Academy 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.
30-34%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Garner Fine Arts Academy 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
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
47%
53%
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Black
26%
13%
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White
18%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Garner Fine Arts Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Garner Fine Arts Academy and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Garner Fine Arts Academy 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 Garner Fine Arts Academy's ranking?
Garner Fine Arts Academy is ranked #1834 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Garner Fine Arts Academy often compared to?
Garner Fine Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Colin Powell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Garner Fine Arts Academy?
856 students attend Garner Fine Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Garner Fine Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garner Fine Arts Academy?
Garner Fine Arts Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garner Fine Arts Academy offer ?
Garner Fine Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Garner Fine Arts Academy part of?
Garner Fine Arts Academy is part of Grand Prairie Independent School District.

School Reviews

5   10/27/2022
Best school ever I went there and my brother is going there it''s so amazing
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Anonymous
5   10/6/2008
Great School, Principal is awesome. I love my daughter's Teacher.. Ms. Jackson... great teacher
- Posted by Parent - midye

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 856 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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