Serving 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Temple Charter Academy 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 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Temple Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Temple Charter Academy's student population of 267 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Temple Charter Academy 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 Temple Charter Academy is 0.70, 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
#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)
20-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
40%
53%
Black
19%
13%
White
33%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
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 Temple Charter Academy's ranking?
Temple Charter Academy is ranked #5893 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Temple Charter Academy often compared to?
Temple Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy by visitors of our site.
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).
What is the graduation rate of Temple Charter Academy?
The graduation rate of Temple Charter Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Temple Charter Academy?
267 students attend Temple Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Temple Charter Academy students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Temple Charter Academy?
Temple Charter Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Temple Charter Academy offer ?
Temple Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Temple Charter Academy part of?
Temple Charter Academy is part of Priority Charter Schools School District.
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