International Newcomer Institute 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 25-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (17-18)
57 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Asian
(17-18)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(17-18)67%
52%
Black
(17-18)10%
13%
White
(17-18)23%
28%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
77%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Grand Prairie Independent 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend International Newcomer Institute?
57 students attend International Newcomer Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of International Newcomer Institute students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, and 10% of students are Black.
What grades does International Newcomer Institute offer ?
International Newcomer Institute offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is International Newcomer Institute part of?
International Newcomer Institute is part of Grand Prairie Independent School District.
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