Serving 1,116 students in grades 6-8, W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,116 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy's student population of 1,116 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
School Rankings
W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2770 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
90%
54%
Black
6%
13%
White
2%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy's ranking?
W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy is ranked #2770 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy?
1,116 students attend W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy?
W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy offer ?
W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy part of?
W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy located?
W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy is located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 46 other public schools located in Oak Cliff.
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