Serving 544 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Founders Classical Academy-tyler 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Founders Classical Academy-tyler's student population of 544 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Founders Classical Academy-tyler 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 Founders Classical Academy-tyler 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
#5123 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
27%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
52%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Founders Classical Academy-tyler's ranking?
Founders Classical Academy-tyler is ranked #5123 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Founders Classical Academy-tyler often compared to?
Founders Classical Academy-tyleris often viewed alongside schools like Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Founders Classical Academy-tyler?
544 students attend Founders Classical Academy-tyler.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Founders Classical Academy-tyler students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Founders Classical Academy-tyler?
Founders Classical Academy-tyler has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Founders Classical Academy-tyler offer ?
Founders Classical Academy-tyler offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Founders Classical Academy-tyler part of?
Founders Classical Academy-tyler is part of Texas College Preparatory Academies School District.
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