Universal Academy School District
School District · Irving, Texas
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
2
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,590
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
2
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,590
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Evaluating Universal Academy?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Universal Academy as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Universal Academy - Coppell
Irving · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Universal Academy
Irving · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#217 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$8,590
$4,378 vs Texas median
District size
2,103 students
Larger than Texas median
STAAR proficiency rose +3.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Universal Academy schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Universal Academy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Universal Academy - Coppell | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Universal Academy | 7.3 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Universal Academy
Universal Academy is a Irving, Texas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 2,103 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. The district invests $8,590 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Universal Academy is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Universal Academy - Coppell, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Universal Academy students show an average math proficiency of 71.1% and ELA proficiency of 74.8%.
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Schools in Universal Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Universal Academy with test data.
Schools in Universal Academy
2 schools Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Irving
- Total Enrollment
- 2,103
- Teachers (FTE)
- 139
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Universal Academy?
Universal Academy has 2 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Universal Academy?
The average composite rating for Universal Academy is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Universal Academy?
Universal Academy spends $8,590 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Universal Academy?
The average student-teacher ratio in Universal Academy is 15.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Universal Academy?
Universal Academy - Coppell is the highest-rated school in Universal Academy with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Universal Academy?
Across schools in Universal Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 71.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 74.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 71.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 74.8%
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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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