Serving 135 students in grades 8-12, Dallas Prime Prep 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
135 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-69%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
53%
Black
96%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Prime Prep Academy School District
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Dallas Prime Prep?
135 students attend Dallas Prime Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Dallas Prime Prep students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dallas Prime Prep?
Dallas Prime Prep has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dallas Prime Prep offer ?
Dallas Prime Prep offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Dallas Prime Prep part of?
Dallas Prime Prep is part of Prime Prep Academy School District.
Recent Articles
Opinion: Handcuffing in Public Schools is a Gateway to More Violence
Some districts are banning handcuffing, while others are cuffing kindergarteners simply throwing a temper tantrum. Read this editorial to see why this author believes slapping the cuffs on children鈥檚 wrists only leads to more behavior issues and violence in their adult lives.
Whooping Cough: Should Vaccinations be Required for Public School Enrollment?
Whopping cough is making a comeback, especially amongst children, prompting health officials to encourage pertussis vaccines and boosters. However, should the pertussis vaccine be required for public school enrollment? Learn about current proposed laws and its ramifications.
What are Common Core Standards and Why Do We Need Them?
With schools nationwide adopting common core standards, we鈥檒l take a look at what they are, their benefits, and how they will change the face of public education.
