Serving 218 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Classical Academy - Permian Basin 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 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Classical Academy - Permian Basin's student population of 218 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
218 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Classical Academy - Permian Basin 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 Classical Academy - Permian Basin is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5156 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
46%
54%
Black
7%
13%
White
38%
24%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Classical Academy - Permian Basin's ranking?
Classical Academy - Permian Basin is ranked #5156 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Classical Academy - Permian Basin?
218 students attend Classical Academy - Permian Basin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Classical Academy - Permian Basin students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Classical Academy - Permian Basin?
Classical Academy - Permian Basin has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Classical Academy - Permian Basin offer ?
Classical Academy - Permian Basin offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Classical Academy - Permian Basin part of?
Classical Academy - Permian Basin is part of Texas College Preparatory Academies School District.
In what neighborhood is Classical Academy - Permian Basin located?
Classical Academy - Permian Basin is located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Lewisville, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Oak Cliff.
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