Garner Fine Arts Academy
145 Polo Rd, Grand Prairie, TX, 75052
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Garner Fine Arts Academy is located at 145 POLO RD, GRAND PRAIRIE, TX, 75052. The school is part of GRAND PRAIRIE ISD.To contact the school, call (972) 262-5000.
Teachers
Garner Fine Arts Academy employs 56 teachers, who have been with the school an average of 6 years. The teachers average 9 years of experience in teaching. The school currently has 837 students with a student to teacher ratio of 15.10 S/T. The special education division has 4 teachers assisting it. Garner Fine Arts Academy also employs 3 education aids.
School Summary
Public School
Grade Span
EE-05
Enrollment
837
Is Charter
No
Address
145 POLO RD, GRAND PRAIRIE, TX, 75052
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Principal
MRS ERIN WHISENHUNT
School District
Phone
(972) 262-5000
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Garner Fine Arts Academy
Accountability Ratings
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Texas edu board’s ratings
| Scaled Score | |
|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 82 |
| Student Progress | 91 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 100 |
| Overall | 94 |
Distinction Designations
Read/ELA Mathematics Science Social Studies Post-Secondary Comparative Academic Growth
Comparative Closing the GapsGarner Fine Arts Academy Student / Staff Statistics
Student Statistics
| Racial/Ethnic Group | Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| African American | 222 | 26.52% | |
| Hispanic | 373 | 44.56% | |
| White | 165 | 19.71% | |
| Asian | 30 | 3.58% | |
| Native American | 2 | 0.24% | |
| Two or More Races | 45 | 5.38% | |
| Total Students | 837 | 100.00% | |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 376 | 44.92% | |
| Limited English Proficiency | 62 | 7.41% |
| Program | Count | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 57 | 6.81% | |
| Gifted & Talented | 114 | 13.62% | |
| Special Education | 83 | 9.92% | |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 15.10 S/T |
Staff Statistics
| By Experience | Count | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 20 - 30 years | 2 | 3.60% | |
| 10 - 20 years | 24 | 43.24% | |
| 6 - 10 years | 6 | 9.91% | |
| 1- 5 years | 20 | 36.04% | |
| Beginning Teacher | 4 | 7.21% | |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.20 yrs | ||
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.20 yrs |
| Teacher Type | Number | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 56 | 100% | ||
| Female Teachers | 53 | 94.59 % | ||
| Male Teachers | 3 | 5.41 % | ||
| School Admin | 4 | |||
| School Support | 8 | |||
| Edu Aids | 3 | |||
| Special Education | 4 |
Garner Fine Arts Academy 2022 STAAR Statistics
| Group | All Subjects | Read/ELA | Math | Science | Soc Studies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALL | 81% | 87% | 81% | 64% | .% | |
| African American | 77% | 83% | 75% | 62% | .% | |
| Hispanic | 78% | 85% | 80% | 55% | .% | |
| White | 91% | 97% | 88% | 85% | .% | |
| Asian | 100% | 100% | 100% | *% | .% | |
| Two or More Races | 82% | 80% | 90% | *% | .% | |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 76% | 82% | 77% | 52% | .% | |
| Male Students | 83% | 83% | 83% | 78% | .% | |
| Female Students | 80% | 89% | 79% | 54% | .% | |
| Special Education | 60% | 68% | 60% | 25% | .% | |
| Limited English Proficiency | 82% | 88% | 79% | 78% | .% |
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