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Public high school · Temple ISD · Temple, Texas

Fred W Edwards Academy Aec

Fred W Edwards Academy Aec rates 5.7, right at the middle of Temple ISD's high schools, whose rated median is 5.6.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.7this school

5.7 on a one-to-ten scale; the Temple ISD median is 5.6.

#5,874 of 8,584 schools in Texas · Temple ISD: 2 high schools rated, median 5.6

The brief

A Temple ISD high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

Students at Fred W Edwards Academy Aec score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

It ranks 5,874 of 8,584 schools in Texas and 9 of 15 in Temple ISD.

Math47%2 points above the Texas average of 45%17 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Reading43%12 points below the Texas average of 55%42 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.2025 STAAR; 24 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
6.9
25% of the rating
Academics
6.2
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.3
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
2.6
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

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 · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76504; this does not measure the attendance area.
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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Fred W Edwards Academy Aec and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$50,420
Median home value
$162,600
Median rent
$1,106/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
32.8%
Poverty rate
19.3%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
64
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
43
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Advanced STEM courses
1 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
69.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Three grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than Fred W Edwards Academy Aec.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Fred W Edwards Academy Aec serve?

Fred W Edwards Academy Aec serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Fred W Edwards Academy Aec?

Fred W Edwards Academy Aec has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred W Edwards Academy Aec?

The student-teacher ratio at Fred W Edwards Academy Aec is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fred W Edwards Academy Aec rank in TX?

Fred W Edwards Academy Aec ranks #5,874 of 8,584 schools in TX.

What is Fred W Edwards Academy Aec's MySchoolScout rating?

Fred W Edwards Academy Aec has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Fred W Edwards Academy Aec?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fred W Edwards Academy Aec has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Is Fred W Edwards Academy Aec a charter school?

No, Fred W Edwards Academy Aec is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fred W Edwards Academy Aec a Title I school?

No, Fred W Edwards Academy Aec is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fred W Edwards Academy Aec?

69.7% of students at Fred W Edwards Academy Aec 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
89
Student-teacher ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
Alternative
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Bell County
4-year graduation
90–94%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#9 of 15
Schools in district
16
District spending per student
$12,629
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.2%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 76504)
24,856
Area average commute
19.4 min
Area median age
33.2

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.