Serving 127 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harbach-ripley Charter School 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 was 40-49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
127 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-49%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-69%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
40%
53%
Black
58%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
How many students attend Harbach-ripley Charter School?
127 students attend Harbach-ripley Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Harbach-ripley Charter School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harbach-ripley Charter School?
Harbach-ripley Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harbach-ripley Charter School offer ?
Harbach-ripley Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Harbach-ripley Charter School part of?
Harbach-ripley Charter School is part of Promise Community School District.
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