Serving 136 students in grades 9-12, Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson) 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% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson)'s student population of 136 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson) 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 Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson) is 0.71, 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
#7344 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
40%
53%
Black
27%
13%
White
25%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson)'s ranking?
Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson) is ranked #7344 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson)?
The graduation rate of Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson) is 60-64%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson)?
136 students attend Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson) students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson)?
Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson) has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson) offer ?
Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson) part of?
Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson) is part of Winfree Academy Charter Schools School District.
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