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Evolution Academy Charter School
High School · Evolution Academy Charter School · Richardson, TX
A charter high school in Richardson, TX where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1101 S SHERMAN ST, Richardson, TX 75081
- Math 20% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 57.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Evolution Academy Charter School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 19% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Evolution Academy Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,984/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richardson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,953
Median home value
$340,600
Median rent
$1,765/mo
College educated
44.9%
Homeownership
50.5%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75081; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Evolution Academy Charter School
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,621NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Evolution Academy Charter School is listed in EVOLUTION ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Evolution Academy Charter School
Evolution Academy Charter School is a public high school in Richardson, TX, part of Evolution Academy Charter School, serving approximately 241 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,711 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Evolution Academy Charter School
What grades does Evolution Academy Charter School serve?
Evolution Academy Charter School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Evolution Academy Charter School?
Evolution Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evolution Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Evolution Academy Charter School is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Evolution Academy Charter School rank in TX?
Evolution Academy Charter School ranks #7,711 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Evolution Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Evolution Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Evolution Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Evolution Academy Charter School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Evolution Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Evolution Academy Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Evolution Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Evolution Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Evolution Academy Charter School?
70.1% of students at Evolution Academy Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 241
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Dallas County
- Phone
- (972) 907-3755
- 4-Year Graduation
- 57.0%
- Area population (ZIP 75081)
- 36,065
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75081; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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