Serving 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ignite Community School - Garland 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 35-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 51% (which was equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% 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
227 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#4308 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
77%
54%
Black
15%
13%
White
5%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ignite Community School - Garland's ranking?
Ignite Community School - Garland is ranked #4308 out of 8,096 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ignite Community School - Garland?
227 students attend Ignite Community School - Garland.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Ignite Community School - Garland students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ignite Community School - Garland?
Ignite Community School - Garland has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ignite Community School - Garland offer ?
Ignite Community School - Garland offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ignite Community School - Garland part of?
Ignite Community School - Garland is part of Texas College Preparatory Academies School District.
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