Orenda Charter School School District
School District · Georgetown, Texas
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,759
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,759
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Evaluating Orenda Charter School?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Orenda Charter School as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Nolan Creek School
Belton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gateway College Preparatory School
Georgetown · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kingsland School
Kingsland · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#493 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above 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 #493 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Orenda Charter School's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Nolan Creek School (7.1/10), Gateway College Preparatory School (6.8/10), and Kingsland School (5.8/10). 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 | Nolan Creek School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Gateway College Preparatory School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Kingsland School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Gateway Tech H S | 5.8 / 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. The district invests $8,759 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Orenda Charter School demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Nolan Creek School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Orenda Charter School students show an average math proficiency of 55.3% 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 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Georgetown
- Total Enrollment
- 1,923
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Orenda Charter School?
Orenda Charter School spends $8,759 per student per year.
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?
Nolan Creek School is the highest-rated school in Orenda Charter School with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Orenda Charter School?
Across schools in Orenda Charter School with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.3% 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 6.4/10 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.9%
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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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