Summary:
The North Texas Collegiate Academy district operates three elementary schools in the North Texas region, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. While all three campuses face challenges common to schools serving predominantly low-income communities, the North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus stands out as the highest performing, with stronger academic outcomes and a higher statewide ranking compared to its sister campuses.
The North Campus boasts the district's best performance on STAAR assessments, with significantly higher percentages of students scoring at the proficient or advanced level in reading, math, science, and social studies. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 60.87% of 3rd graders at the North Campus were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to just 42.42% at the East Campus and 25% at the South Campus. The North Campus also has the highest overall statewide ranking of 3 stars from SchoolDigger, while the other two campuses are rated 1-2 stars.
However, despite the North Campus's relative strengths, all three North Texas Collegiate Academy elementary schools face significant challenges. All three campuses serve student populations that are over 90% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of poverty. Additionally, while the North Campus outperforms its peers, there are still substantial gaps in achievement compared to state averages, particularly in math and science. Addressing these equity and performance issues will be crucial for improving educational outcomes across the district.
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