Serving 107 students in grades 9-12, Grimes Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grimes Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Grimes Education Center's student population of 107 students has grown by 84% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grimes Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grimes Education Center is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5303 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
70%
53%
Black
18%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grimes Education Center's ranking?
Grimes Education Center is ranked #5303 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grimes Education Center?
The graduation rate of Grimes Education Center is 60-64%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Grimes Education Center?
107 students attend Grimes Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Grimes Education Center students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grimes Education Center?
Grimes Education Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grimes Education Center offer ?
Grimes Education Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Grimes Education Center part of?
Grimes Education Center is part of Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Grimes Education Center located?
Grimes Education Center is located in the West Carrollton neighborhood of Carrollton, TX.
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