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#7956 of 8,552 schools in TX
Hill Country Youth Ranch
School · Big Springs Charter School · Ingram, TX
A Big Springs Charter School charter school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
149 CAMP SCENIC LOOP W, Ingram, TX 78025
- Math 0% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Hill Country Youth Ranch score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 15% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hill Country Youth Ranch 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average643/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ingram), 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
$65,699
Median home value
$256,900
Median rent
$972/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in BIG SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Springs Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | K–12 | Not available | 105 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Big Springs Charter School
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,322NCES 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.
Hill Country Youth Ranch is listed in BIG SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hill Country Youth Ranch
Hill Country Youth Ranch is a public school in Ingram, TX, part of Big Springs Charter School, serving approximately 80 students in grades 1st-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,956 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hill Country Youth Ranch
What grades does Hill Country Youth Ranch serve?
Hill Country Youth Ranch serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Hill Country Youth Ranch?
Hill Country Youth Ranch has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill Country Youth Ranch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hill Country Youth Ranch is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hill Country Youth Ranch rank in TX?
Hill Country Youth Ranch ranks #7,956 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Hill Country Youth Ranch's MySchoolScout rating?
Hill Country Youth Ranch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Hill Country Youth Ranch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hill Country Youth Ranch has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hill Country Youth Ranch a charter school?
Yes, Hill Country Youth Ranch is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Hill Country Youth Ranch a Title I school?
No, Hill Country Youth Ranch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hill Country Youth Ranch?
75.0% of students at Hill Country Youth Ranch 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
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 80
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kerr County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.5%
- Phone
- (830) 367-6100
- Area population (ZIP 78025)
- 5,060
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 47.4
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 78025; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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