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#478 of 883 private schools in TX
Runnels Academy
School · Big Spring, TX
A private school in Big Spring, TX serving grades Pre-K – 10th.
102 E 10TH ST, Big Spring, TX 79720
- 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in TX
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Runnels 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,558/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Big Spring), 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
$71,194
Median home value
$146,500
Median rent
$994/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentwood ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK | 2.3 mi | 95 | 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.
Runnels Academy is listed in Big Spring, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Runnels Academy
Runnels Academy is a private school in Big Spring, TX, serving approximately 66 students in grades Pre-K-10th with a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #478 of 883 private schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Runnels Academy
What grades does Runnels Academy serve?
Runnels Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 10th.
How many students attend Runnels Academy?
Runnels Academy has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Runnels Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Runnels Academy is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Runnels Academy rank in TX?
Runnels Academy ranks #478 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is Runnels Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Runnels Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Runnels Academy a private school?
Yes, Runnels Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Runnels Academy a religious school?
Runnels Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 10th
- Enrollment
- 66
- Gender Split
- 68% M / 32% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 160 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Howard County
- Phone
- (432) 270-6075
- Area population (ZIP 79720)
- 30,432
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 79720; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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