Orenda Charter School District

2951 Williams Dr
Georgetown, TX 78628
: 
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Orenda Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,984 students in Orenda Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Orenda Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
1,984 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Orenda Charter School District, which is ranked #97 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#126 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

55%
44%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

74%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

67%
46%
70%
90.3%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
12.9%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.64

Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
24%
54%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
7%
13%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

% White
45%
24%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,071 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,303 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$85,353 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$17 MM
$91,739 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$11,071
$15,449

Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$8,303
$16,605

Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Best Orenda Charter School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gateway College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3360 Westinghouse Rd
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 868-4947
Gr: K-12 | 1,681 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Kingsland School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2112 W Ranch Rd 1431
Kingsland, TX 78639
(325) 388-0020
Gr: K-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Nolan Creek School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
505 E Ave C
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-4491
Gr: K-7 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Gateway Tech High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2951 Williams Dr
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 868-5299
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Orenda Charter School District?
Orenda Charter School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,984 students.
What is the rank of Orenda Charter School District?
Orenda Charter School District is ranked #97 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Orenda Charter School District?
45% of Orenda Charter School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Orenda Charter School District?
Orenda Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Orenda Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,303 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,984 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 70% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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