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Founders Classical Academy of Schertz

School · Texas College Preparatory Academies · Lewisville, TX

A Texas College Preparatory Academies charter school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

P O BOX 292730, Lewisville, TX 75029

  • Math 36% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 61% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-1.47 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-7.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.7 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-12.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness1.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation5.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$10,324
Chronic Absenteeism9.6%

Students at Founders Classical Academy of Schertz score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency61%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 26 points across the 9-year record (2016–2024) and has held near 49% recently.

Show all 8 years
2016
Math
69%
ELA
80%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)

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

Based on 16 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

30.4%

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 of Schertz 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 San Antonio map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat 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
5.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
4 boys'·3 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
BoysvilleCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated7–113.0 mi12Compare →
First Baptist Academy of Universal CityPrivate · tuition7.6privatePK–124.6 mi256Compare →
Amarillo Collegiate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.1K–12Not available475Compare →
EL Paso Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.3K–12Not available263Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
#31 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 Schertz is listed in TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Founders Classical Academy of Schertz

Founders Classical Academy of Schertz is a public school in Lewisville, TX, part of Texas College Preparatory Academies, serving approximately 800 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #5,900 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Founders Classical Academy of Schertz

What grades does Founders Classical Academy of Schertz serve?

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

How many students attend Founders Classical Academy of Schertz?

Founders Classical Academy of Schertz has an enrollment of approximately 800 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Founders Classical Academy of Schertz is 16:1. 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 Schertz rank in TX?

Founders Classical Academy of Schertz ranks #5,900 of 8,552 schools in TX.

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

Founders Classical Academy of Schertz has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Schertz?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Founders Classical Academy of Schertz has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Is Founders Classical Academy of Schertz a charter school?

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

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

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

30.4% of students at Founders Classical Academy of Schertz 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
800
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Bexar County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.6%
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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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