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#3998 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 47% in state
Fred W Edwards Academy Aec
High School · Temple ISD · Temple, TX
A Temple ISD high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
300 S 27TH ST, Temple, TX 76504
- Math 46% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fred W Edwards Academy Aec score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2010–2024), then recovered 36 points since 2019, reaching 44% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fred W Edwards Academy Aec 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,695/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Temple), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
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%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 8–12 | 0.7 mi | 2,342 | Compare → |
| Wheatley Alternative Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 2–12 | 1.2 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Holy Trinity Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Priority Charter Schools TempleCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 221 | Compare → |
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.
Temple ISD
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #4 of 15
- District spending per student
- $12,629NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fred W Edwards Academy Aec is listed in TEMPLE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fred W Edwards Academy Aec
Fred W Edwards Academy Aec is a public high school in Temple, TX, part of Temple ISD, serving approximately 89 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,998 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fred W Edwards Academy Aec
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 #3,998 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Fred W Edwards Academy Aec's MySchoolScout rating?
Fred W Edwards Academy Aec has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Fred W Edwards Academy Aec?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fred W Edwards Academy Aec has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 89
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Bell County
- Phone
- (254) 215-6944
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 76504)
- 24,856
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
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.
- 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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