Serving 934 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Founders Classical Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than 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 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 934 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Founders Classical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Founders Classical Academy's student population of 934 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
934 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Founders Classical Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Founders Classical Academy is 0.70, which is more 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
#772 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
5%
Hispanic
20%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
45%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Founders Classical Academy's ranking?
Founders Classical Academy is ranked #772 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Founders Classical Academy?
The graduation rate of Founders Classical Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Founders Classical Academy?
934 students attend Founders Classical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Founders Classical Academy students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Founders Classical Academy?
Founders Classical Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Founders Classical Academy offer ?
Founders Classical Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Founders Classical Academy part of?
Founders Classical Academy is part of Texas College Preparatory Academies School District.
School Reviews
2 6/2/2023
This is a Religious Christian school that recites bible verses. Taking public tax dollars for private religious education. I am not against religion being taught but it has its time and place in church(which they visit for the Christmas program and end-of-year awards). A class about religion would be acceptable if it included other than just Christian teaching.
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