Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle

Summary:

Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle is a public middle school in Grand Prairie, Texas, serving 585 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Grand Prairie Independent School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population is predominantly minority, with 67.86% Hispanic and 21.37% African American students, and 87.01% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, the school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools, with significantly lower proficiency rates on STAAR tests compared to state and district averages. However, the school's performance on STAAR EOC exams for Algebra I and English I Reading is exceptional, with 100% of students achieving proficiency. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.1 to 13.7 over the past three years.

When compared to other middle schools in the area, such as Uplift Summit International Middle, Andrew Jackson Middle, and Lady Bird Johnson Middle, Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle generally performs worse on academic measures, with lower proficiency rates and rankings. However, the school's focus on digital arts and technology may be a unique aspect that sets it apart, though the impact of this focus on academic outcomes is unclear.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 833 W Tarrant Rd
       Grand Prairie, TX  75050-3499


(972) 262-1934

District: Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1907th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,159 Help


Students who attend Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle usually attend:

High:    Grand Prairie High School

Feeder schools for Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle:

Elementary:    David Daniels Elementary Academy Of Science & Math
    Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  585

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
67.9%
African American:
21.4%
White:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87% Help


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Compare Details Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle ranks worse than 80.8% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked middle schools in the Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.14. (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 (67.9%), African American (21.4%), White (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle is 12.1, which is the 3rd best among 6 middle schools in the Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle is $10,159, which is the 2nd highest among 6 middle schools in the Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle 1907th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle in the ranking list.)

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Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd) 547th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle

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Rank History for all students at Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 28.07 1291st 1573 17.9%
2005 18.99 1391st 1582 12.1%
2006 27.94 1276th 1585 19.5%
2007 31.66 1333rd 1684 20.8%
2008 28.45 1455th 1718 15.3%
2009 32.96 1419th 1763 19.5%
2010 32.28 1475th 1803 18.2%
2011 26.32 1677th 1895 11.5%
2012 21.88 1673rd 1951 14.2%
2013 25.94 1630th 1973 17.4%
2014 19.54 1744th 1987 12.2%
2015 21.28 1768th 2043 13.5%
2016 28.34 1593rd 1987 19.8%
2017 17.31 1827th 2027 9.9%
2018 18.85 1840th 2080 11.5%
2019 26.44 1719th 2193 21.6%
2021 23.01 1792nd 2252 20.4%
2022 27.00 1737th 2254 22.9%
2023 27.84 1773rd 2330 23.9%
2024 24.14 1907th 2361 19.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.40 509th 720 29.3%
2019 45.42 401st 753 46.7%
2021 66.24 180th 743 75.8%
2022 46.81 429th 813 47.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.07 256th 1376 81.4%
2019 63.21 332nd 1445 77.0%
2021 49.63 612th 1592 61.6%
2022 48.98 683rd 1643 58.4%
2023 47.69 791st 1720 54.0%
2024 28.87 1363rd 1760 22.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.70 869th 1597 45.6%
2019 38.64 941st 1626 42.1%
2021 24.15 1532nd 1712 10.5%
2022 28.18 1434th 1757 18.4%
2023 35.18 1201st 1815 33.8%
2024 16.63 1774th 1881 5.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.35 1709th 2039 16.2%
2019 36.29 1421st 2073 31.5%
2021 30.73 1617th 2172 25.6%
2022 37.39 1440th 2220 35.1%
2023 35.69 1523rd 2251 32.3%
2024 28.96 1740th 2224 21.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.83 1846th 2008 8.1%
2019 22.78 1730th 2047 15.5%
2021 22.64 1757th 2151 18.3%
2022 31.13 1596th 2221 28.1%
2023 30.28 1674th 2241 25.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.64 927th 1430 35.2%
2019 62.22 634th 1446 56.2%
2021 18.62 1309th 1501 12.8%
2022 31.58 1203rd 1488 19.2%
2023 43.37 1056th 1481 28.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.80 1155th 2008 42.5%
2019 52.24 772nd 2058 62.5%
2021 41.03 1168th 2118 44.9%
2022 45.97 1028th 2182 52.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.27 1782nd 2030 12.2%
2019 29.38 1553rd 2069 24.9%
2021 24.70 1710th 2168 21.1%
2022 24.38 1814th 2228 18.6%
2023 26.74 1741st 2245 22.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.09 968th 1167 17.1%
2019 35.43 764th 1193 36.0%
2021 45.37 576th 1213 52.5%
2022 47.03 567th 1251 54.7%
2023 35.77 804th 1273 36.8%
2024 46.70 590th 1271 53.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.95 1642nd 1895 13.4%
2019 31.66 1430th 1935 26.1%
2021 25.18 1665th 2043 18.5%
2022 31.64 1524th 2077 26.6%
2023 34.68 1457th 2116 31.1%
2024 24.92 1756th 2108 16.7%
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Rank History for Native American students at Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.27 41st 41 0.0%
2019 48.31 22nd 41 46.3%
2021 47.32 8th 28 71.4%
2022 34.18 26th 40 35.0%
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Rank History for White students at Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.51 1457th 1673 12.9%
2019 21.76 1455th 1684 13.6%
2021 10.85 1621st 1700 4.6%
2022 16.75 1583rd 1723 8.1%
2023 26.75 1424th 1749 18.6%
2024 20.92 1509th 1724 12.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 450 83 15 130 3 n/a n/a 0 681
1989 410 93 12 155 6 n/a n/a 0 676
1990 406 104 10 170 4 n/a n/a 0 694
1991 413 110 7 169 0 n/a n/a 0 699
1992 405 101 8 194 2 n/a n/a 0 710
1993 427 110 6 202 2 n/a n/a 0 747
1994 380 99 7 212 5 n/a n/a 0 703
1995 333 102 14 242 7 n/a n/a 0 698
1996 333 102 14 242 7 n/a n/a 0 698
1997 295 114 14 269 5 n/a n/a 0 697
1998 289 121 5 296 4 n/a n/a 0 715
1999 296 120 5 272 6 n/a n/a 0 699
2000 289 128 6 319 7 n/a n/a 0 749
2001 292 169 9 340 4 n/a n/a 0 814
2002 221 150 16 352 5 n/a n/a 0 744
2003 221 150 16 352 5 n/a n/a 0 744
2004 170 135 15 334 3 n/a n/a 0 657
2005 182 121 15 391 7 n/a n/a 0 716
2006 195 104 15 395 9 n/a n/a 0 718
2007 199 126 14 426 6 n/a n/a 0 771
2008 211 137 10 431 4 n/a n/a 0 793
2009 164 148 11 461 5 n/a n/a 0 789
2010 131 157 11 465 4 n/a n/a 0 768
2011 110 174 6 501 5 2 14 0 812
2012 101 172 4 476 5 2 7 0 767
2013 74 165 5 451 7 0 13 0 715
2014 73 157 5 379 2 0 7 0 623
2015 62 172 4 406 3 0 6 0 653
2016 70 177 3 405 1 1 11 0 668
2017 61 197 3 414 5 2 10 0 692
2018 79 206 5 480 8 4 14 0 796
2019 81 187 7 431 7 3 17 0 733
2020 94 172 6 457 5 3 19 0 756
2021 88 158 6 460 4 1 18 0 735
2022 59 143 3 429 10 3 13 0 660
2023 44 125 1 397 4 1 13 0 585

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 681 34.0 20.0 n/a
1989 676 n/a n/a n/a
1990 694 33.0 21.0 n/a
1991 699 33.4 20.9 n/a
1992 710 34.3 20.6 27.2
1993 747 36.0 20.8 33.7
1994 703 36.3 19.4 34
1995 698 37.1 18.8 40.3
1996 698 37.1 18.8 40.3
1997 697 42.1 16.6 42
1998 715 45.1 15.9 39.9
1999 699 46.1 15.2 49.9
2000 749 50.6 14.8 52.5
2001 814 51.6 15.8 57.6
2002 744 47.4 15.7 62.9
2003 744 47.4 15.7 62.9
2004 657 41.9 15.7 63.8
2005 716 39.5 18.1 65.8
2006 718 40.8 17.6 69.4
2007 771 43.7 17.6 70.3
2008 793 47.2 16.8 70.5
2009 789 46.4 17.0 73.8
2010 768 50.5 15.2 79.2
2011 812 53.9 15.0 81.4
2012 767 49.1 15.6 82.1
2013 715 51.4 13.8 86.7
2014 623 53.8 11.5 82.8
2015 653 51.0 12.8 85.9
2016 668 58.0 11.5 87.3
2017 692 54.2 12.7 89.3
2018 796 54.0 14.7 85.7
2019 733 52.0 14.0 86.5
2020 756 52.1 14.5 87.3
2021 735 53.2 13.7 78.9
2022 660 49.7 13.2 86.2
2023 585 48.1 12.1 87

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 Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 681 34.0 20.0 n/a
1989 676 n/a n/a n/a
1990 694 33.0 21.0 n/a
1991 699 33.4 20.9 n/a
1992 710 34.3 20.6 27.2
1993 747 36.0 20.8 33.7
1994 703 36.3 19.4 34
1995 698 37.1 18.8 40.3
1996 698 37.1 18.8 40.3
1997 697 42.1 16.6 42
1998 715 45.1 15.9 39.9
1999 699 46.1 15.2 49.9
2000 749 50.6 14.8 52.5
2001 814 51.6 15.8 57.6
2002 744 47.4 15.7 62.9
2003 744 47.4 15.7 62.9
2004 657 41.9 15.7 63.8
2005 716 39.5 18.1 65.8
2006 718 40.8 17.6 69.4
2007 771 43.7 17.6 70.3
2008 793 47.2 16.8 70.5
2009 789 46.4 17.0 73.8
2010 768 50.5 15.2 79.2
2011 812 53.9 15.0 81.4
2012 767 49.1 15.6 82.1
2013 715 51.4 13.8 86.7
2014 623 53.8 11.5 82.8
2015 653 51.0 12.8 85.9
2016 668 58.0 11.5 87.3
2017 692 54.2 12.7 89.3
2018 796 54.0 14.7 85.7
2019 733 52.0 14.0 86.5
2020 756 52.1 14.5 87.3
2021 735 53.2 13.7 78.9
2022 660 49.7 13.2 86.2
2023 585 48.1 12.1 87

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,231 (20.9%) $8,446 (79.1%) $10,678
2020 $1,795 (18.2%) $8,043 (81.8%) $9,838
2021 $1,392 (13.7%) $8,767 (86.3%) $10,159

Data source: Texas Department of Education
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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1719th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1773rd of 2330 Middle schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle)2543
 18%
   6th Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))3144
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle)3327
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))3829
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle)3435
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4246
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle)2314
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))3626
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle)3339
 6%
   8th Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4242
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle)4232
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))5237
 15%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle)3236
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4334
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle)2617
 9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))2823
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))6531
 34%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course English I Reading (Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle)100100
   End of Course English I Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4445
 1%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students733585
 20.2%
African American187125
 33.2%
American Indian74
 42.9%
Asian71
 85.7%
Hispanic431397
 7.9%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White8144
 45.7%
Two or More Races1713
 23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.5%87%
 0.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 585 students attended Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle.

Students who attend Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle usually go on to attend Grand Prairie High School

Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle ranks in the bottom 19.2% of Texas middle schools.

Students at Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle are 68% Hispanic, 21% African American, 8% White, 2% Two or more races.


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