Below Average
#7223 of 8,552 schools in TX
Ywla at Bill Arnold
High School · Grand Prairie ISD · Grand Prairie, TX
A Grand Prairie ISD high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1204 E MARSHALL DR, Grand Prairie, TX 75051
- Math 20% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ywla at Bill Arnold score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2024.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ywla at Bill Arnold 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
$53,124
Median home value
$196,700
Median rent
$1,183/mo
College educated
14.9%
Homeownership
47.4%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75051; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advantage AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 971 | Compare → |
| Uplift Grand H SCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Lyndon B Johnson DaepEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–12 | 2.0 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| South Grand Prairie H SEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 3,364 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #28 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
Ywla at Bill Arnold is listed in GRAND PRAIRIE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ywla at Bill Arnold
Ywla at Bill Arnold is a public high school in Grand Prairie, TX, part of Grand Prairie ISD, serving approximately 501 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #7,223 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ywla at Bill Arnold
What grades does Ywla at Bill Arnold serve?
Ywla at Bill Arnold serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Ywla at Bill Arnold?
Ywla at Bill Arnold has an enrollment of approximately 501 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ywla at Bill Arnold?
The student-teacher ratio at Ywla at Bill Arnold is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ywla at Bill Arnold rank in TX?
Ywla at Bill Arnold ranks #7,223 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Ywla at Bill Arnold's MySchoolScout rating?
Ywla at Bill Arnold has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Ywla at Bill Arnold?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ywla at Bill Arnold has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Ywla at Bill Arnold a charter school?
No, Ywla at Bill Arnold is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ywla at Bill Arnold a Title I school?
No, Ywla at Bill Arnold is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ywla at Bill Arnold?
84.8% of students at Ywla at Bill Arnold 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 501
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dallas County
- Phone
- (972) 343-7400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 75051)
- 40,263
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.6
Official sources & links
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 75051; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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