Vanguard Academy

The Vanguard Academy district in Texas operates 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 0 middle schools, 0 high schools, and 3 alternative schools. The district as a whole is ranked 240 out of 968 in Texas and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out. Vanguard Rembrandt, an alternative school, has the highest enrollment with 1,873 students and impressive metrics, including a 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate. Vanguard Mozart, another alternative school, has the highest reading proficiency rates, with 78.67% of 3rd graders and 79.17% of 7th graders scoring proficient or better on the STAAR reading assessment. Meanwhile, Vanguard Van Gogh, an elementary school, has the highest math proficiency rates in 4th grade (56.79%) and 3rd grade (68%), significantly outperforming the district and state averages.

The schools in the Vanguard Academy district serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, with free or reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 65.29% to 83.96%. The district spends between $10,162 and $11,782 per student, which is above the state average, and maintains relatively low student-teacher ratios between 14.2 and 15.9. While the district excels in reading, there are opportunities for improvement in math and science, where some schools struggle to meet state averages, especially in the upper grades.