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#8153 of 8,552 schools in TX

Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy

School · Inspire Academies · Gonzales, TX

An Inspire Academies charter school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

13326 N HWY 183, Gonzales, TX 78629

  • Math 5% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2021)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-5.54 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics1.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency8% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-28.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
College Readiness2.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$16,584
Chronic Absenteeism8.6%

Students at Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency5%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 8% in 2021, across a 7-year record (2015–2021).

Show all 7 years
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2015-2021) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2015-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 14 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy 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 13Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,412/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gonzales), 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

$65,638

Median home value

$193,200

Median rent

$812/mo

College educated

12.4%

Homeownership

64.8%

Poverty rate

15.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78629; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

1 in INSPIRE ACADEMIES

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Anne Frank Inspire AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.1K–12Not available621Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Inspire Academies

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$16,584NCES 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.

Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy is listed in INSPIRE ACADEMIES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy

Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy is a public school in Gonzales, TX, part of Inspire Academies, serving approximately 35 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,153 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy

What grades does Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy serve?

Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy?

Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy rank in TX?

Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy ranks #8,153 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).

Is Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy a charter school?

Yes, Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy a Title I school?

No, Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy?

91.4% of students at Legacy Ranch Inspire 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
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
35
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Type
alternative
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Gonzales County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.6%
Area population (ZIP 78629)
12,380
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
36.6
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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)
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 78629; 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, 2015-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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