Serving 673 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park ranks in the top 20% 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 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 673 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park's student population of 673 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
673 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park is 0.69, 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
#1179 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
49%
5%
Hispanic
17%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
20%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park's ranking?
Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park is ranked #1179 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park often compared to?
Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Parkis often viewed alongside schools like Basis Austin Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park?
673 students attend Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park?
Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park offer ?
Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park part of?
Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park is part of Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas School District.
In what neighborhood is Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park located?
Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park is located in the Anderson Mill West neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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