Top Rankings
Orenda Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,923 students in Orenda Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Orenda Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,923 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Orenda Charter School District, which is ranked #95 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#118 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
46%

Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
245 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
13%
6%
# Hispanic Students
444 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
53%
# Black Students
127 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
7%
13%
# White Students
968 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
50%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
131 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
133
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
131
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
138
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
139
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
152
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
174
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
177
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
172
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
163
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
162
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
157
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
123
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
102
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,691 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,288 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$74,029 MM

Spending
$14 MM
$78,063 MM

Revenue / Student
$10,691
$13,387

Spending / Student
$7,288
$14,116

Best Orenda Charter School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gateway College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3360 Westinghouse Rd
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 868-4947
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 868-4947
Grades: K-12
| 1,626 students
Rank: #22.
Kingsland School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2112 W Ranch Rd 1431
Kingsland, TX 78639
(325) 388-0020
Kingsland, TX 78639
(325) 388-0020
Grades: K-12
| 113 students
Rank: #33.
Nolan Creek School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 E Ave C
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-4491
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-4491
Grades: K-7
| 138 students
Rank: #44.
Gateway Tech High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2951 Williams Dr
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 868-5299
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 868-5299
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Orenda Charter School District?
Orenda Charter School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,923 students.
What is the rank of Orenda Charter School District?
Orenda Charter School District is ranked #95 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Orenda Charter School District?
50% of Orenda Charter School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Orenda Charter School District?
Orenda Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Orenda Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,288 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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