Serving 248 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Classical Academy - Permian Basin ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Classical Academy - Permian Basin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Classical Academy - Permian Basin's student population of 248 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Classical Academy - Permian Basin ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Classical Academy - Permian Basin is 0.59, 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
#6276 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
46%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
45%
26%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Classical Academy - Permian Basin's ranking?
Classical Academy - Permian Basin is ranked #6276 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Classical Academy - Permian Basin?
248 students attend Classical Academy - Permian Basin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Classical Academy - Permian Basin students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Classical Academy - Permian Basin?
Classical Academy - Permian Basin has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Classical Academy - Permian Basin offer ?
Classical Academy - Permian Basin offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Classical Academy - Permian Basin part of?
Classical Academy - Permian Basin is part of Texas College Preparatory Academies School District.
In what neighborhood is Classical Academy - Permian Basin located?
Classical Academy - Permian Basin is located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Lewisville, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Oak Cliff.
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