Excellent
#1288 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 15% in state
Golden Rule Grand Prairie
Elementary School · GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL
135 W WINTERGREEN RD, Desoto, TX 75115
Enrollment
84
Student-Teacher
14:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
84
Student-Teacher
14:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#1,288 of 8,552
In Desoto
#2 of 12
public schools
In district
#3 of 5
GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL
Academic growth
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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Golden Rule Grand Prairie
Elementary School in Desoto · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Golden Rule Grand Prairie
Golden Rule Grand Prairie is a public elementary school in Desoto, TX, part of GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL. Golden Rule Grand Prairie serves approximately 84 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. Golden Rule Grand Prairie has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,288 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Golden Rule Grand Prairie show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
- This school 8.1 · Excellent
- District avg 8.6
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 84 students, Golden Rule Grand Prairie is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Golden Rule Grand Prairie is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Golden Rule Grand Prairie — Students at Golden Rule Grand Prairie score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.8/10.
How Golden Rule Grand Prairie Compares
See how Golden Rule Grand Prairie performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
135 W WINTERGREEN RD, Desoto, TX 75115
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Golden Rule Grand Prairie may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WILLIAM B TRAVIS WORLD LANGUAGE ACADEMY (rated 8.2/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Grand Prairie), with a very similar rating. Another option is IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Grand Prairie), a more accessible option. Additionally, ERVIN C WHITT EL (rated 5.8/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Grand Prairie), a more accessible option. For more schools in Desoto, see our Desoto schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HOBBS WILLIAMS EL Grand Prairie | 0.3 mi | 4.5 |
| YWLA AT BILL ARNOLD Grand Prairie | 0.3 mi | 4.3 |
| BONHAM EES Grand Prairie | 0.3 mi | 5.0 |
| CROCKETT EARLY EDUCATION SCHOOL Grand Prairie | 0.9 mi | 3.6 |
| JUAN N SEGUIN EL Grand Prairie | 1.0 mi | 4.2 |
| SAM RAYBURN EL STEAM ACADEMY Grand Prairie | 1.4 mi | 4.9 |
| YMLA AT JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE Grand Prairie | 1.2 mi | 4.1 |
| GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY AT BARBARA BUSH EL Grand Prairie | 1.6 mi | 4.1 |
| DELMAS F MORTON EL Grand Prairie | 1.6 mi | 5.0 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Grand Prairie | 2.0 mi | 6.3 |
| JAMES BOWIE FINE ARTS ACADEMY Grand Prairie | 1.8 mi | 5.1 |
| ERVIN C WHITT EL Grand Prairie | 2.1 mi | 5.8 |
| ELLEN OCHOA STEM ACADEMY AT BEN MILIAM EL Grand Prairie | 1.8 mi | 5.7 |
| WILLIAM B TRAVIS WORLD LANGUAGE ACADEMY Grand Prairie | 2.1 mi | 8.2 |
| UPLIFT EDUCATION - UPLIFT GRAND PREPARATORY Dallas | 2.1 mi | 4.1 |
| UPLIFT GRAND SECONDARY Dallas | 2.1 mi | 7.2 |
| UPLIFT GRAND H S Dallas | 2.1 mi | 7.0 |
| SOUTH GRAND PRAIRIE H S Grand Prairie | 2.2 mi | 5.1 |
| LYNDON B JOHNSON DAEP Grand Prairie | 2.2 mi | 4.6 |
| JAMES FANNIN MIDDLE Grand Prairie | 2.4 mi | 3.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 75115 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$83,386
Median Home Value
$282,900
Median Rent
$1,478/mo
Population
55,997
College Educated
30%
Homeownership
70.5%
Avg Commute
30.8 min
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Median Age
42
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| AUSTIN EL Memphis, TX | 8.2 |
| AUSTWELL-TIVOLI EL Tivoli, TX | 8.0 |
| CHILDRENS UNIVERSITY Arlington, TX | 8.0 |
| HOLY SPIRIT EPISCOPAL SCHOOL - HOUSTON Houston, TX | 8.2 |
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 84
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (214) 333-9330
Resources & Links
District
GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL- District Enrollment
- 1,397
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,907
- District Rank
- #3 of 5
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