Serving 722 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham 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 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher 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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 722 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham's student population of 722 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 93% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
722 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham 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 Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham is 0.63, 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
#798 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
54%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
23%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham's ranking?
Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham is ranked #798 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham often compared to?
Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonhamis often viewed alongside schools like Mockingbird Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham?
722 students attend Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham?
Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham offer ?
Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham part of?
Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham located?
Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham is located in the Knox And Henderson neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Knox And Henderson.
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