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Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton

School · Texas College Preparatory Academies · Lewisville, TX

A Texas College Preparatory Academies charter school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

P O BOX 292730, Lewisville, TX 75029

  • Math 50% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 68% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+6.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.7 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
College Readiness2.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$10,324
Chronic Absenteeism18.4%

Students at Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency68%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
58%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 74Very Walkable
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,708/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lewisville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·2 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The St Anthony SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3private2–121.2 mi66Compare →
Huie Special Educ CtrEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–121.7 mi95Compare →
Trinity Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–123.4 mi1,322Compare →
Trivium AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.3K–123.4 mi661Compare →

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.

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.

Texas College Preparatory Academies

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#19 of 41
District spending per student
$10,324NCES 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.

Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton is listed in TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton

Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton is a public school in Lewisville, TX, part of Texas College Preparatory Academies, serving approximately 534 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,798 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton

What grades does Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton serve?

Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton?

Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton?

The student-teacher ratio at Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton rank in TX?

Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton ranks #4,798 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton's MySchoolScout rating?

Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton a charter school?

Yes, Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton a Title I school?

No, Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton?

43.6% of students at Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton 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
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
534
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.4%
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.
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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