Evolution Charter School

1101 S Sherman St
Richardson, TX 75081
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Bottom 50%
Serving 280 students in grades 9-12, Evolution Charter School 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Evolution Charter School's student population of 280 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
280 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Evolution Charter School 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 Evolution 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#8151 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Evolution Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Evolution Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Evolution Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
52%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Evolution Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
37%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Evolution Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
7%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Evolution Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Evolution Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Evolution Charter School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Evolution Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Evolution Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Evolution Charter School's ranking?
Evolution Charter School is ranked #8151 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Evolution Charter School?
The graduation rate of Evolution Charter School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Evolution Charter School?
280 students attend Evolution Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Evolution Charter School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Evolution Charter School?
Evolution Charter School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Evolution Charter School offer ?
Evolution Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Evolution Charter School part of?
Evolution Charter School is part of Evolution Academy Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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