Bill Arnold Middle School serves 1,068 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 73% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 81% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,068 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)73%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)81%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
76%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
7%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Bill Arnold Middle School?
1,068 students attend Bill Arnold Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Bill Arnold Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bill Arnold Middle School?
Bill Arnold Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bill Arnold Middle School offer ?
Bill Arnold Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bill Arnold Middle School part of?
Bill Arnold Middle School is part of Grand Prairie Independent School District.
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