Bill Arnold Middle School serves 1,081 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,081 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bill Arnold Middle School's student population of 1,081 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,081 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bill Arnold Middle School is 0.33, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
81%
54%
Black
12%
13%
White
5%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 05/06/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bill Arnold Middle School?
1,081 students attend Bill Arnold Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Bill Arnold Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bill Arnold Middle School?
Bill Arnold Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bill Arnold Middle School offer ?
Bill Arnold Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bill Arnold Middle School part of?
Bill Arnold Middle School is part of Grand Prairie Independent School District.
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