Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-9, Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi's student population of 391 students has grown by 76% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi 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 Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi is 0.12, 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
#4834 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
94%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
4%
26%
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
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi's ranking?
Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi is ranked #4834 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi often compared to?
Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christiis often viewed alongside schools like Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi Montessori School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi?
391 students attend Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi?
Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi offer ?
Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-9
What school district is Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi part of?
Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi is part of Valere School District.
In what neighborhood is Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi located?
Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi is located in the Central City neighborhood of Corpus Christi, TX. There are 29 other public schools located in Central City.
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