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#3695 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 43% in state

Founders Classical Academy of Leander

School · Texas College Preparatory Academies · Lewisville, TX

A Texas College Preparatory Academies charter school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Charter

P O BOX 292730, Lewisville, TX 75029

  • Math 57% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 78% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-3.53 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+13.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+23.7 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation9.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$10,324
Chronic Absenteeism9.4%

Students at Founders Classical Academy of Leander score 68% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency57%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency78%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2014–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2024.

Show all 10 years
2014
Math
86%
ELA
96%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
93%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
69%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
69%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
58%
2024
Math
57%
ELA
78%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)

* 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 score

Free/reduced lunch

7.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Founders Classical Academy of Leander 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 Austin map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • 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
9.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
3 boys'·1 girls'·8 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
Early College H SEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–101.8 mi204Compare →
Amarillo Collegiate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.1K–12Not available475Compare →
EL Paso Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.3K–12Not available263Compare →
Founders Classical Academy - LewisvilleCharter · enrollment unverified7.9K–12Not available923Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Texas College Preparatory Academies

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#11 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 of Leander is listed in TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Founders Classical Academy of Leander

Founders Classical Academy of Leander is a public school in Lewisville, TX, part of Texas College Preparatory Academies, serving approximately 683 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,695 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Founders Classical Academy of Leander

What grades does Founders Classical Academy of Leander serve?

Founders Classical Academy of Leander serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Founders Classical Academy of Leander?

Founders Classical Academy of Leander has an enrollment of approximately 683 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Founders Classical Academy of Leander is 14.8:1. 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 of Leander rank in TX?

Founders Classical Academy of Leander ranks #3,695 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Founders Classical Academy of Leander's MySchoolScout rating?

Founders Classical Academy of Leander has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 of Leander?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Founders Classical Academy of Leander has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Is Founders Classical Academy of Leander a charter school?

Yes, Founders Classical Academy of Leander 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 of Leander a Title I school?

No, Founders Classical Academy of Leander is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Founders Classical Academy of Leander?

7.3% of students at Founders Classical Academy of Leander 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
683
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Williamson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.4%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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