Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Dallas ISDMagnet

W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy

501 S Edgefield Ave, Dallas, TX 75208 · (972) 925-7100

A
90 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 1 point of 2025 (B 89).
1,116students
16.4students per teacher
94.5%attendance
8thof 36 Dallas ISD middle schools
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BABBBDARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy has earned an A in 1 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 achievementB · 86

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressA · 91

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

Closing the gapsB · 88

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Dallas ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level76%
Meets grade level47%
Dallas ISD middle schools: 42.8%
Masters grade level18%

Students and teachers

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

1,116students in 2024–25Down 3% from 1,152 the year before
16.4students per teacher68 full-time teachers
25.8average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
9.9 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$69,828average teacher base pay
90.9%from low-income familiesDallas ISD middle schools: 89.8%
47.4%English learners
33.9%in gifted & talented
13.8%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 90.2%African American 6.3%White 2.4%Two or More Races 0.4%Asian 0.1%

Is a home zoned here?

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy.

OpenTarget at Wynnewood VillageOpened Mar 2026 · 1.1 mi away OpenHalperin Park (I-35E deck park)Opened May 2026 · 1.7 mi away

Nearby schools

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

BL V Stockard Middle SchoolDallas ISD · 87 · 1.8 mi AHector P Garcia Middle SchoolDallas ISD · 91 · 1.9 mi BRaul Quintanilla Sr Middle School STEAM AcademyDallas ISD · 81 · 2.0 mi BKIPP Truth AcademyKIPP Texas Public Schools · 82 · 2.0 mi BZan Wesley Holmes Jr Middle SchoolDallas ISD · 87 · 2.4 mi DBoude Storey Middle SchoolDallas ISD · 69 · 2.9 mi PSt. Cecilia Catholic SchoolPrivate · 5–12 · 0.7 mi PMomentous SchoolPrivate · PK–5 · 1.4 mi PThe Kessler SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 1.5 mi
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Questions about W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy

What is W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy’s TEA rating?

W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy earned an A (90 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (89) in 2025.

What grades does W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 501 S Edgefield Ave in Dallas.

How many students go to W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy?

1,116 students in 2024–25, down 3% from 1,152 the year before. There are about 16 students for every teacher.

How does W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy compare with other Dallas ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 8th of 36 Dallas ISD middle schools. 22% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to W E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Dallas 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.