Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ignite Community School - Garland 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 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ignite Community School - Garland's student population of 297 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ignite Community School - Garland 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 Ignite Community School - Garland is 0.47, 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
#4260 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
70%
53%
Black
20%
13%
White
7%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
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 Ignite Community School - Garland's ranking?
Ignite Community School - Garland is ranked #4260 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ignite Community School - Garland?
297 students attend Ignite Community School - Garland.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ignite Community School - Garland students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ignite Community School - Garland?
Ignite Community School - Garland has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ignite Community School - Garland offer ?
Ignite Community School - Garland offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ignite Community School - Garland part of?
Ignite Community School - Garland is part of Texas College Preparatory Academies School District.
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