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#1594 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 19% in state

Founders Classical Academy - Lewisville

School · Texas College Preparatory Academies · Lewisville, TX

A Texas College Preparatory Academies charter school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

P O BOX 292730, Lewisville, TX 75029

  • Math 63% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 81% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.99 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+19.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+26.7 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+9.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation17.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$10,324
Chronic Absenteeism5.3%

Students at Founders Classical Academy - Lewisville score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency63%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency81%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2024.

Show all 12 years
2012
Math
80%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
81%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
93%
2016
Math
86%
ELA
90%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
73%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
73%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
75%
2024
Math
63%
ELA
81%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

26%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Founders Classical Academy - Lewisville 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
17.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·17 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
Learning CtrEnrollment path unverified5.21–120.5 mi217Compare →
Lakeland Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–91.2 mi154Compare →
Ischool Virtual Academy of TexasCharter · enrollment unverified3.53–122.3 mi925Compare →
Amarillo Collegiate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.1K–12Not available475Compare →

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.

Texas College Preparatory Academies

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#3 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 - Lewisville is listed in TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Founders Classical Academy - Lewisville

Founders Classical Academy - Lewisville is a public school in Lewisville, TX, part of Texas College Preparatory Academies, serving approximately 923 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,594 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

What's said publicly about Founders Classical Academy - Lewisville

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Founders Classical Academy - Lewisville is a tuition-free public school operated by ResponsiveEd, a nonprofit organization that runs more than 100 campuses in Texas and Arkansas 1. The school serves students in grades K-12 1. It offers a rigorous, classical, college-preparatory program based in the classical liberal arts and sciences 1. ResponsiveEd's mission is to provide hope for students through educational options that promote a free society and cultivate moral and academic excellence 1. The organization describes its campuses as environments tailor-made for the student’s learning journey, centered around caring for their needs and aspirations 1. Founders Classical Academy is one of several educational brands offered by ResponsiveEd, which also includes Heritage Academy, Ignite Community School, iSchool Virtual Academy, Premier High School, and Quest Collegiate Academy 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.responsiveed.com
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Founders Classical Academy - Lewisville

What grades does Founders Classical Academy - Lewisville serve?

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

How many students attend Founders Classical Academy - Lewisville?

Founders Classical Academy - Lewisville has an enrollment of approximately 923 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Founders Classical Academy - Lewisville is 15.9:1. 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 - Lewisville rank in TX?

Founders Classical Academy - Lewisville ranks #1,594 of 8,552 schools in TX.

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

Founders Classical Academy - Lewisville has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 - Lewisville?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Founders Classical Academy - Lewisville has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Is Founders Classical Academy - Lewisville a charter school?

Yes, Founders Classical Academy - Lewisville 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 - Lewisville a Title I school?

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

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

26.0% of students at Founders Classical Academy - Lewisville 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
923
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Denton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.3%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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