Serving 232 students in grades 9-12, Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie's student population of 232 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie 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 Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie is 0.62, 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
#6938 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
53%
53%
Black
29%
13%
White
14%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
27%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie's ranking?
Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie is ranked #6938 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie?
The graduation rate of Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie is 45-49%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie?
232 students attend Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie?
Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie offer ?
Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie part of?
Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie is part of Winfree Academy Charter Schools School District.
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