Prairie Vista

8000 Comanche Springs Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76131
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 923 students in grades 6-8, Prairie Vista 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 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 75% 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: 923 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Prairie Vista ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Prairie Vista's student population of 923 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
923 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Prairie Vista 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 Prairie Vista is 0.74, 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)
#4651 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Prairie Vista and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Prairie Vista 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.
36%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Prairie Vista 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
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
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Hispanic
37%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Prairie Vista and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
25%
13%
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White
25%
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 Prairie Vista.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Prairie Vista 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
44%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Prairie Vista 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
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Prairie Vista 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 Prairie Vista's ranking?
Prairie Vista is ranked #4651 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Prairie Vista?
923 students attend Prairie Vista.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Prairie Vista students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Vista?
Prairie Vista has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Vista offer ?
Prairie Vista offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Prairie Vista part of?

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 923 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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