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Grand Prairie Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 38 public schools serving 26,286 students in Grand Prairie Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Grand Prairie Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
38 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
26,286 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
1,727 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Grand Prairie Independent School District, which is ranked #804 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#809 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.64
# American Indian Students
118 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
880 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
18,267 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
70%
53%
# Black Students
4,411 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
17%
13%
# White Students
1,963 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
8%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
627 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,351
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
1,546
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,710
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,773
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,796
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,797
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,791
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,765
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,932
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,870
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,682
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,398
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,121
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,754
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,680 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,918 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$386 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$313 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,680
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,918
$14,116
Best Grand Prairie Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School For The Highly Gifted
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2990 S Hwy 161
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-7864
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-7864
Grades: 1-8
| 125 students
Rank: #22.
Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1502 College St
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-3120
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-3120
Grades: 6-12
| 386 students
Rank: #33.
Colin Powell Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5009 S Carrier Pkwy
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 642-3961
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 642-3961
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #44.
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 63% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
102 Gopher Blvd
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 237-5603
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 237-5603
Grades: 6-12
| 884 students
Rank: #55.
Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
815 N W 7th St
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 343-4600
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 343-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #66.
Garner Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
145 Polo Rd
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 262-5000
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 262-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 835 students
Rank: #77.
Mike Moseley Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1851 Camp Wisdom Rd
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 522-2800
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 522-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 603 students
Rank: #88.
Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1160 Warrior Trl
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 522-7200
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 522-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #99.
Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3150 Waterwood Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 660-2261
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 660-2261
Grades: PK-8
| 608 students
Rank: #1010.
John A Dubiski Career High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2990 S Hwy 161
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-7800
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,573 students
Rank: #1111.
Florence Hill Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4213 Robinson Rd
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 264-0802
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 264-0802
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #1212.
Ronald W Reagan Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4616 E Bardin Rd
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 522-7300
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 522-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 927 students
Rank: #1313.
Ervin C Whitt Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3320 S Edelweiss
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 264-5024
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 264-5024
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #1414.
Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3410 Kirby Creek Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 642-0448
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 642-0448
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Rank: #1515.
Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2102 N Carrier Pkwy
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 262-3717
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 262-3717
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2030 Proctor Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-7131
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-7131
Grades: PK-5
| 664 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
425 Alice Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-7348
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-7348
Grades: PK-5
| 634 students
Rank: #1818.
Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1902 Palmer Trl
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 641-1664
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 641-1664
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #1919.
William B Travis World Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 Ne 15th St
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 262-2990
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 262-2990
Grades: PK-8
| 681 students
Rank: #2020.
Hector P Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2444 Graham
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 237-0001
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 237-0001
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #2121.
Harry S Truman Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Coffeyville Trl
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 641-7676
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 641-7676
Grades: 6-8
| 473 students
Rank: #2222.
Juan N Seguin Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 S E Fourth St
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 522-7100
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 522-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #2323.
Global Leadership Academy At Barbara Bush Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
511 E Springdale
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 237-1628
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 237-1628
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #2424.
Delmas F Morton Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Grand Prairie Rd
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-6785
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-6785
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #2525.
Hobbs Williams Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1635 S E 14th St
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 522-2700
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 522-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #2626.
Ywla At Bill Arnold
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1204 E Marshall Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-7400
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-7400
Grades: 6-12
| 501 students
Rank: #2727.
Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
833 W Tarrant Rd
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 262-1934
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 262-1934
Grades: 6-8
| 577 students
Rank: #2828.
Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Reforma Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 264-8900
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 264-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #2929.
Andrew Jackson Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3504 Corn Valley Rd
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 264-2704
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 264-2704
Grades: 6-8
| 872 students
Rank: #3030.
South Grand Prairie High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 W Warrior Trl
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-1500
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 3,364 students
Rank: #3131.
Ymla At John F Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2205 Se 4th St
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 264-8651
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 264-8651
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
Rank: #3232.
James Fannin Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Ne 28th St
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 262-8668
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 262-8668
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: #3333.
David Daniels El Academy Of Science & Math
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 M L King Jr Blvd
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 264-7803
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 264-7803
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #3434.
Grand Prairie High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Gopher Blvd
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 809-5711
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 809-5711
Grades: 9-12
| 2,914 students
Rank: #3535.
Crosswinds Accelerated High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 N Carrier Pkwy
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 522-2950
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 522-2950
Grades: PK-12
| 536 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Grand Prairie Independent School District?
Grand Prairie Independent School District manages 38 public schools serving 26,286 students.
What is the rank of Grand Prairie Independent School District?
Grand Prairie Independent School District is ranked #804 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Prairie Independent School District?
70% of Grand Prairie Independent School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grand Prairie Independent School District?
Grand Prairie Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Grand Prairie Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,918 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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