Serving 707 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Founders Classical Of Mesquite 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 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 707 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Founders Classical Of Mesquite's student population of 707 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
707 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Founders Classical Of Mesquite ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Founders Classical Of Mesquite is 0.36, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5798 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
79%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
8%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Founders Classical Of Mesquite's ranking?
Founders Classical Of Mesquite is ranked #5798 out of 8,079 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Founders Classical Of Mesquite?
707 students attend Founders Classical Of Mesquite.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Founders Classical Of Mesquite students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Founders Classical Of Mesquite?
Founders Classical Of Mesquite has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Founders Classical Of Mesquite offer ?
Founders Classical Of Mesquite offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Founders Classical Of Mesquite part of?
Founders Classical Of Mesquite is part of Texas College Preparatory Academies School District.
In what neighborhood is Founders Classical Of Mesquite located?
Founders Classical Of Mesquite is located in the Skyline Village neighborhood of Lewisville, TX.
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