East Grand Preparatory Academy

Summary:

East Grand Preparatory Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Dallas, Texas, with a predominantly Hispanic student population. The school faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools and performing below state and district averages on standardized tests, particularly for student subgroups such as African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, and Special Education students.

Despite an increase in per-student spending and a decrease in student-teacher ratio, which may indicate efforts to improve instructional resources, East Grand Preparatory Academy's academic performance continues to lag behind nearby schools like Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary, Paul L Dunbar Learning Center, and Lakewood Elementary. The school's high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, over 90%, suggests that the population it serves faces significant economic disadvantages, which may contribute to the academic challenges.

East Grand Preparatory Academy is part of the Dallas Independent School District (Isd), which is ranked 581 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's persistent academic struggles, particularly for its student subgroups, and the socioeconomic factors it faces, indicate that a multifaceted approach may be needed to address these challenges and improve outcomes for the students at East Grand Preparatory Academy.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 6211 E Grand Ave
       Dallas, TX  75223


(214) 824-4747

District: Cityscape Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
2678th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,472 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.5 Help
Number of students:  836

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
84.1%
African American:
12.7%
White:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details East Grand Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 57.3% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.39. (See more...)
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Compare Details East Grand Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 56.8% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.61. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (84.1%), African American (12.7%), White (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Grand Preparatory Academy is 20.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Grand Preparatory Academy is $10,472.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Grand Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks East Grand Preparatory Academy 2678th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See East Grand Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks East Grand Preparatory Academy 1341st of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See East Grand Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Cityscape Schools 581st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Grand Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at East Grand Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 6.83 4189th 4260 1.7%
2015 15.42 3944th 4320 8.7%
2016 46.32 2478th 4286 42.2%
2017 31.70 3045th 4329 29.7%
2018 23.31 3612th 4359 17.1%
2019 23.41 3723rd 4479 16.9%
2021 14.67 4230th 4578 7.6%
2022 8.64 4467th 4581 2.5%
2023 22.74 3838th 4647 17.4%
2024 42.39 2678th 4675 42.7%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at East Grand Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.81 1258th 3226 61.0%
2019 47.32 1700th 3333 49.0%
2021 26.34 2889th 3446 16.2%
2022 21.45 3120th 3487 10.5%
2023 44.40 1995th 3556 43.9%
2024 55.46 1371st 3638 62.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at East Grand Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.97 1351st 3558 62.0%
2019 39.28 2115th 3684 42.6%
2021 25.53 3149th 3799 17.1%
2022 35.24 2638th 3952 33.2%
2023 38.36 2427th 4086 40.6%
2024 24.90 3573rd 4261 16.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at East Grand Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.13 3305th 4264 22.5%
2021 21.59 3940th 4451 11.5%
2022 13.54 4286th 4477 4.3%
2023 31.92 3401st 4521 24.8%
2024 52.76 2006th 4560 56.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at East Grand Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.94 3624th 4306 15.8%
2019 26.47 3538th 4348 18.6%
2021 15.31 4202nd 4499 6.6%
2022 8.14 4482nd 4561 1.7%
2023 18.16 4128th 4588 10.0%
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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at East Grand Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.82 1830th 4240 56.8%
2019 47.69 2129th 4295 50.4%
2021 40.73 2522nd 4331 41.8%
2022 22.39 3954th 4461 11.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at East Grand Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.48 3534th 4319 18.2%
2019 22.74 3722nd 4357 14.6%
2021 16.94 4069th 4498 9.5%
2022 11.09 4386th 4563 3.9%
2023 31.23 3315th 4585 27.7%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at East Grand Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.55 2336th 2483 5.9%
2019 33.99 1798th 2515 28.5%
2021 17.93 2288th 2444 6.4%
2022 7.94 2400th 2421 0.9%
2023 16.15 2313th 2443 5.3%
2024 29.37 1889th 2421 22.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at East Grand Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.43 3402nd 4168 18.4%
2019 28.77 3356th 4188 19.9%
2021 20.98 3838th 4329 11.3%
2022 13.55 4194th 4376 4.2%
2023 35.15 3083rd 4401 29.9%
2024 56.73 1671st 4431 62.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for East Grand Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at East Grand Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 34.85 1335th 2027 34.1%
2018 30.86 1500th 2080 27.9%
2019 37.54 1371st 2193 37.5%
2021 24.80 1744th 2252 22.6%
2022 17.98 1977th 2254 12.3%
2023 29.71 1722nd 2330 26.1%
2024 41.61 1341st 2361 43.2%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at East Grand Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.91 127th 1376 90.8%
2019 84.37 102nd 1445 92.9%
2021 43.15 826th 1592 48.1%
2022 28.25 1332nd 1643 18.9%
2023 47.38 797th 1720 53.7%
2024 58.90 533rd 1760 69.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at East Grand Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.41 984th 1712 42.5%
2022 47.57 719th 1757 59.1%
2023 68.75 274th 1815 84.9%
2024 44.05 1010th 1881 46.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at East Grand Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.27 985th 2039 51.7%
2021 33.56 1522nd 2172 29.9%
2022 26.09 1842nd 2220 17.0%
2023 42.89 1276th 2251 43.3%
2024 53.04 886th 2224 60.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at East Grand Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.12 1308th 2008 34.9%
2019 42.88 1155th 2047 43.6%
2021 27.86 1620th 2151 24.7%
2022 20.13 1927th 2221 13.2%
2023 31.25 1656th 2241 26.1%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at East Grand Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.69 379th 2008 81.1%
2019 72.44 295th 2058 85.7%
2021 57.08 642nd 2118 69.7%
2022 38.23 1352nd 2182 38.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at East Grand Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.11 1763rd 2030 13.2%
2019 32.11 1466th 2069 29.1%
2021 24.09 1729th 2168 20.2%
2022 18.02 1966th 2228 11.8%
2023 28.81 1678th 2245 25.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at East Grand Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.93 1170th 1213 3.5%
2022 18.48 1170th 1251 6.5%
2023 22.68 1071st 1273 15.9%
2024 8.95 1260th 1271 0.9%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at East Grand Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.38 1160th 1895 38.8%
2019 44.40 1026th 1935 47.0%
2021 34.31 1377th 2043 32.6%
2022 23.82 1744th 2077 16.0%
2023 40.62 1264th 2116 40.3%
2024 54.52 796th 2108 62.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, April 2, 2018

Open Quote East Grand Preparatory charter school has been in it's new location at 6211 East Grand Avenue for four years now. They recently renovated the upper school building and it is very nice, open, and modern. The new gym is the most beautiful gym I have ever seen. The school has girl's volleyball and there is basketball for the boys, and our cheer leaders have so much fun cheering for our teams. The teachers really care about the students and I really like the fact that they do not tolerate bullying. My grandson gets lots of personal attention and he really loves his school. Close Quote


by a citizen
Sunday, December 31, 2017

Open Quote Awesome school and learning environment for children. Excellent teaching staff! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, May 24, 2012

Open Quote My kids have been going here for 3 yrs now. The building on the playground side is gross and always dirty. It is an apartment building so strange people live there and walk around all the time. The bathrooms are always nasty. Nothing looks safe or clean anymore.

The playground has had a big hole in it all year, so my kids never got to play on it one time. They told us it would be fixed back at the start of the year.

Also, they have been saying for the last 3 years that the new school building was coming soon. That's part of why I have stayed so long. Every year they say they will have it next year.

I was excited when they starting the building across the street and they have been telling us that it was going to be the new school. But I just heard from a lady in the office that the building wasn't the school and it wasn't even part of the school. It's a youth center and there wont be any classrooms inside!

They keep lying to us. I wont be back again next year. Don't take your kids here, its not a safe place. Close Quote



Enrollment information for East Grand Preparatory Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 6 23 1 98 0 n/a n/a 0 128
2010 7 37 3 113 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2011 69 41 2 78 0 0 1 0 191
2012 38 39 2 139 0 1 2 0 221
2013 18 33 3 145 0 0 2 0 201
2014 5 33 1 163 0 0 1 0 203
2015 87 31 0 273 0 0 1 0 392
2016 52 45 0 414 3 0 6 0 520
2017 9 63 0 542 1 0 5 0 620
2018 12 81 1 643 1 0 2 0 740
2019 15 120 2 734 3 0 4 0 878
2020 23 126 3 787 5 0 9 0 953
2021 24 142 1 796 3 0 7 0 973
2022 20 124 1 793 2 0 3 0 943
2023 24 114 1 753 2 0 9 0 903
2024 18 106 1 703 2 0 6 0 836

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Grand Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 128 5.0 25.6 90.6
2010 160 7.0 22.8 61.9
2011 191 11.0 17.3 49.2
2012 221 12.4 17.7 52
2013 201 9.0 22.3 97.5
2014 203 11.0 18.4 97.5
2015 392 15.0 26.1 95.9
2016 520 22.0 23.6 95.8
2017 620 25.0 24.8 94
2018 740 26.7 27.6 89.5
2019 878 35.1 24.9 91.7
2020 953 39.0 24.4 86.8
2021 973 42.0 23.1 90.3
2022 943 44.5 21.1 91.9
2023 903 52.0 17.3 93.5
2024 836 40.6 20.5 92.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Grand Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 128 5.0 25.6 90.6
2010 160 7.0 22.8 61.9
2011 191 11.0 17.3 49.2
2012 221 12.4 17.7 52
2013 201 9.0 22.3 97.5
2014 203 11.0 18.4 97.5
2015 392 15.0 26.1 95.9
2016 520 22.0 23.6 95.8
2017 620 25.0 24.8 94
2018 740 26.7 27.6 89.5
2019 878 35.1 24.9 91.7
2020 953 39.0 24.4 86.8
2021 973 42.0 23.1 90.3
2022 943 44.5 21.1 91.9
2023 903 52.0 17.3 93.5
2024 836 40.6 20.5 92.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Grand Preparatory Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,111 (13.0%) $7,454 (87.0%) $8,565
2020 $1,603 (17.9%) $7,355 (82.1%) $8,958
2021 $2,322 (22.2%) $8,150 (77.8%) $10,472

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Grand Preparatory Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3723rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3838th of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.5%
Ranks 1371st of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1722nd of 2330 Middle schools
 11.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (East Grand Preparatory Academy)3529
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cityscape Schools)3529
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Grand Preparatory Academy)4117
 24%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cityscape Schools)4123
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (East Grand Preparatory Academy)3019
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Cityscape Schools)3024
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Grand Preparatory Academy)3326
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cityscape Schools)3327
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (East Grand Preparatory Academy)2240
 18%
   5th Grade Reading (Cityscape Schools)2234
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Grand Preparatory Academy)2441
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cityscape Schools)2439
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (East Grand Preparatory Academy)830
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Cityscape Schools)824
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (East Grand Preparatory Academy)3934
 5%
   6th Grade Reading (Cityscape Schools)3934
 5%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (East Grand Preparatory Academy)4329
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cityscape Schools)4328
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (East Grand Preparatory Academy)4440
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Cityscape Schools)4440
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (East Grand Preparatory Academy)2926
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cityscape Schools)2926
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (East Grand Preparatory Academy)4444
   8th Grade Reading (Cityscape Schools)4444
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (East Grand Preparatory Academy)3641
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cityscape Schools)3641
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (East Grand Preparatory Academy)3231
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Cityscape Schools)3231
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (East Grand Preparatory Academy)89
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Cityscape Schools)89
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students878903
 2.8%
African American120114
 5%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic734753
 2.6%
Pacific Islander00
White1524
 60%
Two or More Races49
 125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.7%93.5%
 1.8%


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East Grand Preparatory Academy ranks 2678th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at East Grand Preparatory Academy are 84% Hispanic, 13% African American, 2% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 836 students attended East Grand Preparatory Academy.


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