Excellent
#1288 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 15% in state
Golden Rule Grand Prairie
Elementary School · Golden Rule Charter School · Desoto, TX
A charter elementary school in Desoto, TX serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
135 W WINTERGREEN RD, Desoto, TX 75115
- Math 44% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Golden Rule Grand Prairie score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Golden Rule Grand Prairie 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,972/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Desoto), 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
$83,386
Median home value
$282,900
Median rent
$1,478/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
70.5%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonham EesEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Hobbs Williams ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 623 | Compare → |
| Crockett Early Education SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK | 0.9 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Juan N Seguin ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 434 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Golden Rule Charter School
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,907NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Golden Rule Grand Prairie is listed in GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Golden Rule Grand Prairie
Golden Rule Grand Prairie is a public elementary school in Desoto, TX, part of Golden Rule Charter School, serving approximately 84 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,288 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Golden Rule Grand Prairie
What grades does Golden Rule Grand Prairie serve?
Golden Rule Grand Prairie serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Golden Rule Grand Prairie?
Golden Rule Grand Prairie has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Rule Grand Prairie?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Rule Grand Prairie is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Golden Rule Grand Prairie rank in TX?
Golden Rule Grand Prairie ranks #1,288 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Golden Rule Grand Prairie's MySchoolScout rating?
Golden Rule Grand Prairie has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Golden Rule Grand Prairie?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Golden Rule Grand Prairie has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Golden Rule Grand Prairie a charter school?
Yes, Golden Rule Grand Prairie is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Golden Rule Grand Prairie a Title I school?
No, Golden Rule Grand Prairie is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Golden Rule Grand Prairie?
91.7% of students at Golden Rule Grand Prairie 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
- 84
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (214) 333-9330
- Area population (ZIP 75115)
- 55,997
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 75115; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
- Best Public Schools in Texas 2026: Top-Ranked Elementary, Middle & High Schoolsbest schools
- Best School Districts to Move To in 2026: A Data-Driven Guidebest schools
- Best Schools in Austin, TX — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in Dallas, TX — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in Fort Worth, TX — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.