Grand Prairie High 9th Grade Center serves 664 students in grades 9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 62% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 52% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
664 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)62%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)52%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
74%
53%
Black
15%
13%
White
9%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Grand Prairie High 9th Grade Center?
664 students attend Grand Prairie High 9th Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Grand Prairie High 9th Grade Center students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Prairie High 9th Grade Center?
Grand Prairie High 9th Grade Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grand Prairie High 9th Grade Center offer ?
Grand Prairie High 9th Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Grand Prairie High 9th Grade Center part of?
Grand Prairie High 9th Grade Center is part of Grand Prairie Independent School District.
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