Bill Arnold Middle vs Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bill Arnold Middle
Grand Prairie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,081 students
Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute
Grand Prairie · Charter high · Grades 6–12
419 students
| Measure | Bill Arnold Middle Grand Prairie, Texas | Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute Grand Prairie, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1655 of 1,684 | #258 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #14118 of 15,369 | #3812 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,081 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 1,081 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 62.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 85% |
| Math proficiency | – | 88% |
| city | Grand Prairie | Grand Prairie |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 17.9).
- •Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 87.4%).
- •Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 19.3).
- •Bill Arnold Middle is the larger school with 1,081 students compared with 419.
- •Bill Arnold Middle is a public school while Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bill Arnold Middle better than Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (US), Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute ranks higher (68.0 vs 17.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bill Arnold Middle and Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Grand Prairie and Grand Prairie in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bill Arnold Middle: 1,081. Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bill Arnold Middle and Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute rank in Texas?
Bill Arnold Middle is 1655th of 1,684 and Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute is 258th of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).