Below Average
#6845 of 8,552 schools in TX
Founders Classical Academy-tyler
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.
P O BOX 292730, Lewisville, TX 75029
- Math 28% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Founders Classical Academy-tyler score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 41% in 2024, across a 13-year record (2012–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Founders Classical Academy-tyler sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,708/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 907 | Compare → |
| Ut Tyler University Academy at TylerCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| King's Academy Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Good Shepherd SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 140 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #34 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-tyler is listed in TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Founders Classical Academy-tyler
Founders Classical Academy-tyler is a public school in Lewisville, TX, part of Texas College Preparatory Academies, serving approximately 544 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,845 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Founders Classical Academy-tyler
What grades does Founders Classical Academy-tyler serve?
Founders Classical Academy-tyler serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Founders Classical Academy-tyler?
Founders Classical Academy-tyler has an enrollment of approximately 544 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Founders Classical Academy-tyler?
The student-teacher ratio at Founders Classical Academy-tyler is 13:1. 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-tyler rank in TX?
Founders Classical Academy-tyler ranks #6,845 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Founders Classical Academy-tyler's MySchoolScout rating?
Founders Classical Academy-tyler has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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-tyler?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Founders Classical Academy-tyler has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Founders Classical Academy-tyler a charter school?
Yes, Founders Classical Academy-tyler 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-tyler a Title I school?
No, Founders Classical Academy-tyler is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Founders Classical Academy-tyler?
48.7% of students at Founders Classical Academy-tyler 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
- 544
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Smith County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (972) 316-3663
Official sources & links
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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