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#3709 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 43% in state
Ki Charter Academy
School · Ki Charter · San Marcos, TX
A charter school in San Marcos, TX where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
120 BERT BROWN RD, San Marcos, TX 78666
- Math 17% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs TX 54% (2024)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ki Charter Academy score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ki Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,620/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Marcos), 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
$55,478
Median home value
$271,900
Median rent
$1,294/mo
College educated
34.6%
Homeownership
38.4%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78666; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advent Ridge AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–10 | 1.9 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| San Marcos Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Ki Charter - DentonCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | Not available | 20 | Compare → |
| Ki Charter - Fort WorthCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | Not available | 91 | 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.
Ki Charter
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,506NCES 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.
Ki Charter Academy is listed in KI CHARTER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ki Charter Academy
Ki Charter Academy is a public school in San Marcos, TX, part of Ki Charter, serving approximately 194 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,709 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ki Charter Academy
What grades does Ki Charter Academy serve?
Ki Charter Academy serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.
How many students attend Ki Charter Academy?
Ki Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ki Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ki Charter Academy is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ki Charter Academy rank in TX?
Ki Charter Academy ranks #3,709 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Ki Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Ki Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Ki Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ki Charter Academy has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Ki Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Ki Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ki Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Ki Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ki Charter Academy?
85.6% of students at Ki Charter Academy 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
- 2nd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 194
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hays County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (512) 396-8500
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 78666)
- 87,775
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 27
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 78666; 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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