Below Average
#6599 of 8,552 schools in TX
Evolution Academy Houston
High School · Evolution Academy Charter School · Richardson, TX
A charter high school in Richardson, TX where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1101 S SHERMAN ST, Richardson, TX 75081
- Math 12% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 62.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Evolution Academy Houston score 22% 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 12-year record (2013–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2019, reaching 22% in 2024.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Evolution Academy Houston sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–9 | 1.5 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| Klein Collins H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 3,294 | Compare → |
| Spring H SEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 2,760 | Compare → |
| Carl Wunsche SR H SEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,530 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #2 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 Houston is listed in EVOLUTION ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Evolution Academy Houston
Evolution Academy Houston is a public high school in Richardson, TX, part of Evolution Academy Charter School, serving approximately 216 students in grades 9th-12th with a 27:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #6,599 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Evolution Academy Houston
What grades does Evolution Academy Houston serve?
Evolution Academy Houston serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Evolution Academy Houston?
Evolution Academy Houston has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evolution Academy Houston?
The student-teacher ratio at Evolution Academy Houston is 27:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Evolution Academy Houston rank in TX?
Evolution Academy Houston ranks #6,599 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Evolution Academy Houston's MySchoolScout rating?
Evolution Academy Houston has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Houston?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Evolution Academy Houston has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Evolution Academy Houston a charter school?
Yes, Evolution Academy Houston is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Evolution Academy Houston a Title I school?
No, Evolution Academy Houston is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Evolution Academy Houston?
70.8% of students at Evolution Academy Houston 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
- 216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 73.6%
- Phone
- (972) 907-3755
- 4-Year Graduation
- 62.0%
- Area population (ZIP 75081)
- 36,065
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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