Grand Prairie ISD

Grand Prairie ISDPublic Schools
District Name: Grand Prairie Independent School District
Website: https://www.gpisd.org/
District Size & Class Size: 29,300 / 17:1
Grade Level Alignment: PK-12
Texas A-F Accountability Rating: This district received a B.
Distinguishing Characteristics: Open enrollment, district of choice with numerous schools and programs of choice
Specializations and Program Offerings: International Baccalaureate, Dual Language, Early College High Schools, District/Charter Partnerships, Two In-District Charters, Full Day PreK, Employee Child Care, Afterschool Care, Early Head Start, Career High School, Single Gender Middle Schools. STEM, Leadership and Fine Arts Academies
Extracurricular: Fine Arts, Athletics
Safety and Security: School Resource Officers assigned to every campus.
M&O/I&S Tax Rates and Last Bond Passage:
M&O: $1.17
I&S: $0.425
Last bond election was passed in November 2015 ($91 million)
Average Home Value in District: The median home value in Grand Prairie is $164,900.
Selling Points: We are an open enrollment district centrally located in the heart of the Metroplex.
District Philosophy:
Mission Statement
We will ensure student success through engaging learning experiences, collaborative leadership, and a focus on maximizing student achievement.
Vision Statement
We are a learning community vigorously pursuing student success.
GPISD Goals
- Maximization of Student Achievement
- Exercise Responsible Fiscal Oversight
- Develop Leadership Capacity
- Promote 21st Century Learners who are College and Career Ready
The 6 Plays of Grand Prairie Schools
- Vertically and Horizontally Aligned Curriculum
- 5E Model of Instruction
- Data-driven Decisions
- Relational Capacity
- Intentional Leadership
- Visit What We Value