Orenda Charter School School District
School District · Georgetown, Texas
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,923
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,923
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#558 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$8,759
$4,209 vs Texas median
District size
1,923 students
Larger than Texas median
The short answer
Orenda Charter School ranks #558 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Orenda Charter School's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Gateway College Preparatory School (7.3/10), Nolan Creek School (7.3/10), and Kingsland School (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Orenda Charter School schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Orenda Charter School
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gateway College Preparatory School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Nolan Creek School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Kingsland School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Gateway Tech H S | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Orenda Charter School
Orenda Charter School is a Georgetown, Texas school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,923 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.1:1. District-level spending was $8,759 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Orenda Charter School demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Gateway College Preparatory School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Orenda Charter School students show an average math proficiency of 54.7% and ELA proficiency of 64.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Orenda Charter School, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Orenda Charter School with test data.
Schools in Orenda Charter School
4 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Georgetown
- Total Enrollment
- 1,923
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106
- District spending per student
- $8,759NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Orenda Charter School?
Orenda Charter School has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Orenda Charter School?
The average composite rating for Orenda Charter School is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Orenda Charter School?
Orenda Charter School's district-level spending was $8,759 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Orenda Charter School?
The average student-teacher ratio in Orenda Charter School is 18.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Orenda Charter School?
Gateway College Preparatory School is the highest-rated school in Orenda Charter School with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Orenda Charter School?
Across schools in Orenda Charter School with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Orenda Charter School compare to other districts in Texas?
Orenda Charter School has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.9%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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