Evolution Academy Charter School
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(972)907-3755
- Evolution Academy Charter School serves 349 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Evolution Academy Charter School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
School Overview
- Evolution Academy Charter School's student population of 349 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school / Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 349 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Evolution Academy Charter School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has increased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Evolution Academy Charter School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #7960 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 49% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 52% |
| Black | 39% | 13% |
| White | 9% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 39% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Evolution Academy Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Evolution Academy Charter School is Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Richardson Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 1-12 | 68 students
0.5 miles
900 S Greenville Ave
Richardson, TX 75081
(469)593-5800 0.5 1-12 68 - Richardson New Elementary School
0.9 miles
400 S Greenville Ave
Richardson, TX 75081
(469)593-0000 0.9 n/a n/a - Richardson Richardson Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 494 students
1.0 miles
101 N Floyd Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469)593-4400 1.0 PK-6 494 - Richardson Richland Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 651 students
1.0 miles
550 Park Bend
Richardson, TX 75081
(469)593-4650 1.0 PK-6 651 - Dallas Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School Grades: 1-6 | 665 students
1.1 miles
13900 Maham Rd
Dallas, TX 75240
(469)593-4900 1.1 1-6 665
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