Serving 838 students in grades 6-12, Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 838 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy's student population of 838 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
838 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy is 0.59, 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
#561 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
59%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
21%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy's ranking?
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy is ranked #561 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy?
The graduation rate of Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy?
838 students attend Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy?
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy offer ?
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy part of?
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy is part of Grand Prairie Independent School District.
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