Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy

Summary:

Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy is an elementary school in Grand Prairie, Texas, serving 556 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Grand Prairie Independent School District, which is ranked 547 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population (around 78%), with smaller percentages of White (around 8%), African American (around 11%), Asian (around 0.7%), and other races. It has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with around 86% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school has shown mixed academic performance compared to district and state averages, it has demonstrated particular strengths in 4th and 5th-grade reading and mathematics, with proficiency rates exceeding the district and state. However, the school's 3rd-grade reading and mathematics proficiency rates have been consistently lower, suggesting a need for early-grade academic interventions.

The school has shown strong performance for Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking in the top quartile of Texas elementary schools in recent years. However, the performance for African American and White students has been more variable, with rankings ranging from the top quartile to the bottom quartile. The school's exceptional performance for students with special needs is a notable strength, with the school ranking in the top 1% of Texas elementary schools for special education students in 2021-2022. The school's ranking and rating have fluctuated over the years, suggesting a need for more consistent academic improvement strategies and a deeper understanding of the factors driving these changes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 815 N W 7th St
       Grand Prairie, TX  75050-3498


(972) 343-4600

District: Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1769th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,102 Help


Students who attend Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle
High:    Grand Prairie High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  556

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
77.9%
African American:
11.2%
White:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.2% Help


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Compare Details Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy ranks better than 62.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 5th among 22 ranked elementary 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 56.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (77.9%), African American (11.2%), White (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy is 14.5, which is the 8th best among 22 elementary schools in the Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy employs 38.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy is $9,102. 16 elementary schools in the Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy 1769th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy 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 Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy

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Rank History for all students at Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 40.89 2440th 3465 29.6%
2005 40.50 2458th 3475 29.3%
2006 42.27 2404th 3476 30.8%
2007 38.42 2749th 3724 26.2%
2008 34.06 2942nd 3768 21.9%
2009 49.95 2261st 3884 41.8%
2010 38.38 2905th 3937 26.2%
2011 69.24 1235th 4095 69.8%
2012 53.85 2055th 4206 51.1%
2013 42.72 2706th 4221 35.9%
2014 47.75 2468th 4260 42.1%
2015 45.23 2592nd 4320 40.0%
2016 62.23 1653rd 4286 61.4%
2017 63.35 1319th 4329 69.5%
2018 66.47 1182nd 4359 72.9%
2019 72.75 971st 4479 78.3%
2021 60.12 1515th 4578 66.9%
2022 75.87 912th 4581 80.1%
2023 66.85 1302nd 4647 72.0%
2024 56.43 1769th 4675 62.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.50 425th 3226 86.8%
2019 89.34 123rd 3333 96.3%
2021 72.36 538th 3446 84.4%
2022 81.72 323rd 3487 90.7%
2023 79.90 396th 3556 88.9%
2024 56.01 1349th 3638 62.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.40 145th 3558 95.9%
2019 62.42 837th 3684 77.3%
2021 68.12 622nd 3799 83.6%
2022 97.23 36th 3952 99.1%
2024 42.85 2360th 4261 44.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.80 436th 4264 89.8%
2019 80.58 391st 4309 90.9%
2021 67.83 963rd 4451 78.4%
2022 85.09 300th 4477 93.3%
2023 75.20 640th 4521 85.8%
2024 63.64 1264th 4560 72.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.37 1324th 4306 69.3%
2019 73.61 865th 4348 80.1%
2021 61.97 1410th 4499 68.7%
2022 67.74 1185th 4561 74.0%
2023 59.97 1577th 4588 65.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.44 688th 3106 77.8%
2019 70.69 766th 3184 75.9%
2021 63.11 1280th 3006 57.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.43 267th 4240 93.7%
2019 80.61 408th 4295 90.5%
2021 70.76 704th 4331 83.7%
2022 86.39 267th 4461 94.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.35 1128th 4319 73.9%
2019 68.91 1060th 4357 75.7%
2021 55.93 1688th 4498 62.5%
2022 77.26 818th 4563 82.1%
2023 69.88 1128th 4585 75.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.15 680th 2483 72.6%
2019 81.03 262nd 2515 89.6%
2021 62.52 643rd 2444 73.7%
2022 78.70 288th 2421 88.1%
2023 53.93 936th 2443 61.7%
2024 60.77 752nd 2421 68.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.07 778th 4168 81.3%
2019 77.55 540th 4188 87.1%
2021 71.28 840th 4329 80.6%
2022 83.51 404th 4376 90.8%
2023 76.45 667th 4401 84.8%
2024 59.27 1500th 4431 66.1%
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Rank History for White students at Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.72 1274th 3127 59.3%
2019 65.03 966th 3142 69.3%
2021 32.35 2249th 3082 27.0%
2022 25.34 2571st 3082 16.6%
2023 52.61 1504th 3106 51.6%
2024 50.04 1605th 3078 47.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 185 82 19 107 1 n/a n/a 0 394
1989 168 80 8 132 5 n/a n/a 0 393
1990 126 57 10 197 1 n/a n/a 0 391
1991 121 57 8 171 1 n/a n/a 0 358
1992 131 62 5 201 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1993 129 66 3 223 3 n/a n/a 0 424
1994 103 68 7 208 2 n/a n/a 0 388
1995 112 66 5 207 5 n/a n/a 0 395
1996 112 66 5 207 5 n/a n/a 0 395
1997 122 58 5 233 7 n/a n/a 0 425
1998 119 54 9 215 10 n/a n/a 0 407
1999 102 49 9 211 7 n/a n/a 0 378
2000 82 45 6 227 5 n/a n/a 0 365
2001 78 34 7 248 5 n/a n/a 0 372
2002 102 68 6 351 3 n/a n/a 0 530
2003 102 68 6 351 3 n/a n/a 0 530
2004 82 53 10 341 5 n/a n/a 0 491
2005 67 42 7 340 5 n/a n/a 0 461
2006 74 44 3 355 9 n/a n/a 0 485
2007 51 52 4 334 8 n/a n/a 0 449
2008 49 51 3 375 3 n/a n/a 0 481
2009 61 52 3 406 2 n/a n/a 0 524
2010 66 64 3 409 2 n/a n/a 0 544
2011 60 67 4 397 2 1 6 0 537
2012 77 61 3 424 2 0 3 0 570
2013 67 55 3 450 1 0 3 0 579
2014 58 45 1 432 0 0 8 0 544
2015 53 63 4 402 0 0 9 0 531
2016 64 72 2 372 1 0 7 0 518
2017 57 66 3 367 2 0 5 0 500
2018 58 53 2 380 1 2 6 0 502
2019 56 78 5 380 1 1 4 0 525
2020 55 70 7 418 4 1 7 0 562
2021 48 82 3 423 3 0 11 0 570
2022 43 67 3 456 2 0 10 0 581
2023 45 62 4 433 2 0 10 0 556

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 394 25.0 15.7 n/a
1989 393 n/a n/a n/a
1990 391 20.0 19.5 n/a
1991 358 20.2 17.7 n/a
1992 399 24.1 16.5 54.6
1993 424 24.0 17.7 71.7
1994 388 22.0 17.6 63.4
1995 395 25.0 15.8 64.3
1996 395 25.0 15.8 64.3
1997 425 25.3 16.8 73.2
1998 407 28.4 14.3 67.8
1999 378 26.7 14.2 77.2
2000 365 30.0 12.2 76.7
2001 372 29.4 12.7 76.3
2002 530 37.0 14.3 77
2003 530 37.0 14.3 77
2004 491 36.0 13.6 77.8
2005 461 31.3 14.7 75.5
2006 485 33.8 14.3 75.7
2007 449 33.0 13.6 81.1
2008 481 30.9 15.6 79.2
2009 524 43.0 12.2 84.4
2010 544 36.0 15.1 86.2
2011 537 36.0 14.9 84.7
2012 570 32.0 17.8 89.1
2013 579 34.1 16.9 87.2
2014 544 32.3 16.8 84.2
2015 531 35.0 15.1 87.6
2016 518 32.0 16.1 87.1
2017 500 34.1 14.6 90.2
2018 502 34.9 14.3 86.9
2019 525 34.4 15.2 90.9
2020 562 35.6 15.7 90.6
2021 570 36.8 15.4 84.9
2022 581 37.1 15.6 88
2023 556 38.2 14.5 86.2

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 Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 394 25.0 15.7 n/a
1989 393 n/a n/a n/a
1990 391 20.0 19.5 n/a
1991 358 20.2 17.7 n/a
1992 399 24.1 16.5 54.6
1993 424 24.0 17.7 71.7
1994 388 22.0 17.6 63.4
1995 395 25.0 15.8 64.3
1996 395 25.0 15.8 64.3
1997 425 25.3 16.8 73.2
1998 407 28.4 14.3 67.8
1999 378 26.7 14.2 77.2
2000 365 30.0 12.2 76.7
2001 372 29.4 12.7 76.3
2002 530 37.0 14.3 77
2003 530 37.0 14.3 77
2004 491 36.0 13.6 77.8
2005 461 31.3 14.7 75.5
2006 485 33.8 14.3 75.7
2007 449 33.0 13.6 81.1
2008 481 30.9 15.6 79.2
2009 524 43.0 12.2 84.4
2010 544 36.0 15.1 86.2
2011 537 36.0 14.9 84.7
2012 570 32.0 17.8 89.1
2013 579 34.1 16.9 87.2
2014 544 32.3 16.8 84.2
2015 531 35.0 15.1 87.6
2016 518 32.0 16.1 87.1
2017 500 34.1 14.6 90.2
2018 502 34.9 14.3 86.9
2019 525 34.4 15.2 90.9
2020 562 35.6 15.7 90.6
2021 570 36.8 15.4 84.9
2022 581 37.1 15.6 88
2023 556 38.2 14.5 86.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,036 (11.0%) $8,361 (89.0%) $9,397
2020 $1,234 (13.6%) $7,844 (86.4%) $9,078
2021 $1,087 (11.9%) $8,015 (88.1%) $9,102

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 971st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1302nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy)5664
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4447
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy)7259
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4940
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy)6337
 26%
   3rd Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4427
 17%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy)4747
   4th Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4344
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy)6468
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4945
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy)3665
 29%
   4th Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))3438
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy)4348
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))5354
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy)7360
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))5644
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy)6029
 31%
   5th Grade Science (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4724
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy)5252
   5th Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))5239
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Science (Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy)590
 59%
   5th Grade Science (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))325
 27%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)1811
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students525556
 5.9%
African American7862
 20.5%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic380433
 13.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White5645
 19.6%
Two or More Races410
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.9%86.2%
 4.7%


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Students who attend Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Digital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams Middle
High : Grand Prairie High School

Students at Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy are 78% Hispanic, 11% African American, 8% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 556 students attended Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy.

Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy ranks 1769th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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