Serving 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ignite Community School - Pasadena 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 20-24% (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 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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: 220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ignite Community School - Pasadena ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ignite Community School - Pasadena's student population of 220 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ignite Community School - Pasadena 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 - Pasadena is 0.46, 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
#5893 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
71%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
17%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
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 Ignite Community School - Pasadena's ranking?
Ignite Community School - Pasadena is ranked #5893 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?
20-24% 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 Ignite Community School - Pasadena?
220 students attend Ignite Community School - Pasadena.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Ignite Community School - Pasadena students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ignite Community School - Pasadena?
Ignite Community School - Pasadena has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ignite Community School - Pasadena offer ?
Ignite Community School - Pasadena offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ignite Community School - Pasadena part of?
Ignite Community School - Pasadena is part of Texas College Preparatory Academies School District.
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