Serving 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Higgs Carter King Gifted & Talented Charter Academy 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 was 55-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
469 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
82%
54%
Black
14%
13%
White
2%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Higgs Carter King Gifted & Talented Charter Acad School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Higgs Carter King Gifted & Talented Charter Academy?
469 students attend Higgs Carter King Gifted & Talented Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Higgs Carter King Gifted & Talented Charter Academy students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Higgs Carter King Gifted & Talented Charter Academy?
Higgs Carter King Gifted & Talented Charter Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Higgs Carter King Gifted & Talented Charter Academy offer ?
Higgs Carter King Gifted & Talented Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Higgs Carter King Gifted & Talented Charter Academy part of?
Higgs Carter King Gifted & Talented Charter Academy is part of Higgs Carter King Gifted & Talented Charter Acad School District.
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