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).
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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">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%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">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:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">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.
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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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 38 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 26,286 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 50% in TX)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
