Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD

Ted Polk Preparatory Academy

2001 Kelly Blvd, Carrollton, TX 75006 · (972) 968-4600

F
56 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 10 points from 2025Down from a D (66) in 2025.
974students
13.6students per teacher
93.9%attendance
5thof 5 Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD middle schools
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BBBABFRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Ted Polk Preparatory Academy has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementD · 60

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressD · 60

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsF · 45

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Ted Polk Preparatory Academy tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level60%
Meets grade level32%
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD middle schools: 45.6%
Masters grade level13%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

974students in 2024–25Up 3% from 949 the year before
13.6students per teacher72 full-time teachers
23.1average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
5.9 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,652average teacher base pay
73.5%from low-income familiesCarrollton-Farmers Branch ISD middle schools: 67.6%
47%English learners
12.6%in gifted & talented
19.1%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 67.9%African American 17.4%White 7.9%Two or More Races 4%Asian 2.6%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Ted Polk Preparatory Academy.

Under constructionTrinity Mills Station districtPhased 2025–2027 · 1.9 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest middle schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BPerry Middle SchoolCarrollton-Farmers Branch ISD · 84 · 1.3 mi BFounders Classical Academy- CarrolltonTexas College Preparatory Academies · 87 · 1.3 mi BField Middle SchoolCarrollton-Farmers Branch ISD · 86 · 2.6 mi ATrivium AcademyTrivium Academy · 94 · 2.8 mi BBlalack Middle SchoolCarrollton-Farmers Branch ISD · 83 · 2.9 mi POak Crest Private SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 1.6 mi PThe St. Anthony SchoolPrivate · 3–12 · 1.6 mi PMary Immaculate Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 1.9 mi
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Questions about Ted Polk Preparatory Academy

What is Ted Polk Preparatory Academy’s TEA rating?

Ted Polk Preparatory Academy earned an F (56 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a D (66) in 2025.

What grades does Ted Polk Preparatory Academy serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, at 2001 Kelly Blvd in Carrollton.

How many students go to Ted Polk Preparatory Academy?

974 students in 2024–25, up 3% from 949 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does Ted Polk Preparatory Academy compare with other Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 5th of 5 Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD middle schools. 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Ted Polk Preparatory Academy?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.