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#7018 of 8,552 schools in TX

Crosswinds Accelerated H S

School · Grand Prairie ISD · Grand Prairie, TX

A Grand Prairie ISD school where students score 39 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1100 N CARRIER PKWY, Grand Prairie, TX 75050

  • Math 1% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 14% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 70.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency1% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency14% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-42.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-40.3 pts
Overall Proficiency8% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-39.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate70%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio28.2:1
District spending per student$11,976

Students at Crosswinds Accelerated H S score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency1%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency14%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 8% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
8%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
8%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
8%
2024
Math
1%
ELA
14%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Crosswinds Accelerated H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,826/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Prairie), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,484

Median home value

$224,400

Median rent

$1,412/mo

College educated

22.7%

Homeownership

43%

Poverty rate

15.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75050; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Crockett Early Education SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6PK2.3 mi377Compare →
Advantage AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.9PK–123.0 mi971Compare →
Trinity LeadershipCharter · enrollment unverified3.6K–123.6 mi924Compare →
Kinkeade Early ChildhoodEnrollment path unverified3.4PK4.3 mi337Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Grand Prairie ISD

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#27 of 38
District spending per student
$11,976NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Crosswinds Accelerated H S is listed in GRAND PRAIRIE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Crosswinds Accelerated H S

Crosswinds Accelerated H S is a public school in Grand Prairie, TX, part of Grand Prairie ISD, serving approximately 536 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 28.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,018 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Crosswinds Accelerated H S

What grades does Crosswinds Accelerated H S serve?

Crosswinds Accelerated H S serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Crosswinds Accelerated H S?

Crosswinds Accelerated H S has an enrollment of approximately 536 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crosswinds Accelerated H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Crosswinds Accelerated H S is 28.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Crosswinds Accelerated H S rank in TX?

Crosswinds Accelerated H S ranks #7,018 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Crosswinds Accelerated H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Crosswinds Accelerated H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Crosswinds Accelerated H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Crosswinds Accelerated H S has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Crosswinds Accelerated H S a charter school?

No, Crosswinds Accelerated H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Crosswinds Accelerated H S a Title I school?

No, Crosswinds Accelerated H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crosswinds Accelerated H S?

64.2% of students at Crosswinds Accelerated H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
536
Student-Teacher Ratio
28.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dallas County
4-Year Graduation
70.0%
Area population (ZIP 75050)
44,402
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
31.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75050; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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