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#7448 of 8,552 schools in TX

Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush EL

Elementary School · Grand Prairie ISD · Grand Prairie, TX

A Grand Prairie ISD elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

511 E SPRINGDALE, Grand Prairie, TX 75052

  • Math 32% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 35% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-11.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.3 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$11,976
Chronic Absenteeism22.1%

Students at Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush EL score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

86.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush EL 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat 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

$87,320

Median home value

$282,100

Median rent

$1,680/mo

College educated

32.5%

Homeownership

64.1%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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
Sam Rayburn EL Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–50.4 mi489Compare →
Ervin C Whitt ELEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–50.7 mi458Compare →
Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–51.1 mi692Compare →
Bonham EesEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–K1.2 mi352Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Grand Prairie ISD

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#31 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

Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush EL is listed in GRAND PRAIRIE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush EL

Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush EL is a public elementary school in Grand Prairie, TX, part of Grand Prairie ISD, serving approximately 447 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,448 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush EL

What grades does Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush EL serve?

Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush EL?

Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush EL has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush EL is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush EL rank in TX?

Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush EL ranks #7,448 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush EL has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush EL a charter school?

No, Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush EL a Title I school?

No, Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush EL?

86.6% of students at Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush EL 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 – 5th
Enrollment
447
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.1%
Area population (ZIP 75052)
95,485
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
34.7
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 75052; 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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