Serving 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harmony Science - Plano ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harmony Science - Plano ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Harmony Science - Plano's student population of 489 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harmony Science - Plano ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harmony Science - Plano is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4315 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
16%
5%
Hispanic
23%
53%
Black
42%
13%
White
16%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harmony Science - Plano's ranking?
Harmony Science - Plano is ranked #4315 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Harmony Science - Plano?
489 students attend Harmony Science - Plano.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Harmony Science - Plano students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harmony Science - Plano?
Harmony Science - Plano has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harmony Science - Plano offer ?
Harmony Science - Plano offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Harmony Science - Plano part of?
Harmony Science - Plano is part of Harmony Public Schools - North Texas School District.
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