Serving 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Academy At Carrie F Thomas ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy At Carrie F Thomas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Academy At Carrie F Thomas's student population of 560 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
560 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy At Carrie F Thomas ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy At Carrie F Thomas is 0.69, 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
#2180 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
46%
53%
Black
22%
13%
White
24%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy At Carrie F Thomas's ranking?
Academy At Carrie F Thomas is ranked #2180 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Academy At Carrie F Thomas often compared to?
Academy At Carrie F Thomasis often viewed alongside schools like Alliene Mullendore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Academy At Carrie F Thomas?
560 students attend Academy At Carrie F Thomas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Academy At Carrie F Thomas students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy At Carrie F Thomas?
Academy At Carrie F Thomas has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Academy At Carrie F Thomas offer ?
Academy At Carrie F Thomas offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Academy At Carrie F Thomas part of?
Academy At Carrie F Thomas is part of Birdville ISD School District.
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