DIGITAL ARTS & TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY AT ADAMS MIDDLE

833 W TARRANT RD
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75050

(972)262-1934

www.gpisd.org/adams

542 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John Adams Middle School is a public middle school located in Grand Prairie, Texas, and is part of the Grand Prairie Independent School District (GPISD). Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and college and career readiness. The campus works to integrate modern educational practices to ensure students are well-prepared for the transition to high school and beyond.

The school community places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, fine arts, and academic clubs, which help create a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining close communication with families and leveraging district resources, John Adams Middle School strives to support the diverse needs of its student body, aiming to provide a supportive and challenging environment that encourages both personal and academic success for every learner.

542

Total Students

43.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DIGITAL ARTS & TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY AT ADAMS MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	401
Black	92
Asian	3
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
401 (74.0%)
Black
92 (17.0%)
White
34 (6.3%)
Two or More
11 (2.0%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	GRAND PRAIRIE ISD
Phone:	(972)262-1934
Website:	http://www.gpisd.org/adams
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	425
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 158

Grade 7 187

Grade 8 197