Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Audre And Bernard Rapoport Academy 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Audre And Bernard Rapoport Academy's student population of 396 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
396 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Audre And Bernard Rapoport Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Audre And Bernard Rapoport Academy is 0.65, 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
#7188 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
40%
54%
Black
42%
13%
White
12%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Audre And Bernard Rapoport Academy's ranking?
Audre And Bernard Rapoport Academy is ranked #7188 out of 8,096 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Audre And Bernard Rapoport Academy?
396 students attend Audre And Bernard Rapoport Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Audre And Bernard Rapoport Academy students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Audre And Bernard Rapoport Academy?
Audre And Bernard Rapoport Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Audre And Bernard Rapoport Academy offer ?
Audre And Bernard Rapoport Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Audre And Bernard Rapoport Academy part of?
Audre And Bernard Rapoport Academy is part of Rapoport Academy Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Audre And Bernard Rapoport Academy located?
Audre And Bernard Rapoport Academy is located in the Carver neighborhood of Waco, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Carver.
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