Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus

Summary:

Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus is a small public charter elementary school serving grades K-6 in Austin, Texas, with a student population of just 42 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a predominantly African American and Hispanic student body, with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Despite its small size, Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus faces significant challenges. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with academic performance well below state and district averages on STAAR assessments. This is particularly concerning given the school's high spending per student, which is significantly higher than nearby Andrews Elementary, Winn Montessori, and other public schools in the Austin Independent School District. The school's student-teacher ratio is also relatively high, further contributing to the challenges it faces.

Interestingly, the school's academic performance has declined over time, with its statewide ranking dropping from 1,117 out of 4,359 schools in 2017-2018 to 4,286 out of 4,647 schools in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school's performance varies widely across different student subgroups, with some groups performing significantly better than others. These findings suggest that the school may need to re-evaluate its educational approach and strategies to better support the academic success of all its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

7540 Ed Bluestein Blvd
Austin, TX 78723

(512) 928-3000

District: Texas Preparatory School

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,787

Student/teacher ratio: 6.9

Number of students: 37

Racial breakdown:

African American:

59.5%

Hispanic:

29.7%

Two or more races:

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.87. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (59.5%), Hispanic (29.7%), two or more races (8.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus is 6.9. (See more...)

Compare Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus employs 5.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus is $18,787.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Texas Preparatory School:

SchoolDigger ranks Texas Preparatory School 941^st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus

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Rank History for all students at Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2015	47.81	2445^th	4320	43.4%
2018	68.00	1117^th	4359	74.4%
2019	6.74	4428^th	4479	1.1%
2021	24.71	3529^th	4578	22.9%
2022	30.25	3356^th	4581	26.7%
2023	14.87	4286^th	4647	7.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	74.29	652^nd	4264	84.7%
2019	12.45	4211^th	4309	2.3%
2021	28.94	3459^th	4451	22.3%
2022	11.28	4359^th	4477	2.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	69.87	1045^th	4306	75.7%
2019	7.13	4312^th	4348	0.8%
2021	22.66	3700^th	4499	17.8%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	17.95	4159^th	4461	6.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	64.49	1239^th	4319	71.3%
2019	8.43	4290^th	4357	1.5%
2021	22.23	3717^th	4498	17.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	78.97	294^th	2483	88.2%
2019	15.25	2410^th	2515	4.2%
2021	34.14	1673^rd	2444	31.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	60.24	1363^rd	4168	67.3%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	1	36	0	10	0	0	0	47
2015	1	95	0	21	0	0	2	119
2016	0	87	0	15	0	0	2	104
2017	2	103	0	25	0	0	4	134
2018	3	80	0	19	2	0	6	110
2019	1	74	0	24	1	1	7	108
2020	5	61	0	18	1	0	5	90
2021	4	39	1	16	0	0	4	64
2022	2	23	0	15	0	0	8	48
2023	1	20	0	14	0	0	7	42
2024	1	22	0	11	0	0	3	37

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	47	4.6	10.1	78.7
2015	119	10.0	11.9	86.6
2016	104	10.0	10.4	95.2
2017	134	9.9	13.4	86.6
2018	110	13.0	8.4	81.8
2019	108	10.5	10.2	81.5
2020	90	10.2	8.7	81.1
2021	64	8.9	7.1	64.1
2022	48	8.6	5.5	60.4
2023	42	8.1	5.1	47.6
2024	37	5.3	6.9	37.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	47	4.6	10.1	78.7
2015	119	10.0	11.9	86.6
2016	104	10.0	10.4	95.2
2017	134	9.9	13.4	86.6
2018	110	13.0	8.4	81.8
2019	108	10.5	10.2	81.5
2020	90	10.2	8.7	81.1
2021	64	8.9	7.1	64.1
2022	48	8.6	5.5	60.4
2023	42	8.1	5.1	47.6
2024	37	5.3	6.9	37.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,691 (15.1%)	$9,473 (84.9%)	$11,164
2020	$2,739 (19.6%)	$11,241 (80.4%)	$13,980
2021	$5,299 (28.2%)	$13,488 (71.8%)	$18,787

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 4428^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 4286^th of 4647 Elementary schools	6.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus)	27	20	7%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas Preparatory School)	30	36	6%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus)	18	0	18%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas Preparatory School)	22	0	22%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
5th Grade Reading (Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus)	5	50	45%
5th Grade Reading (Texas Preparatory School)	11	55	44%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	57	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus)	0	17	17%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas Preparatory School)	11	27	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	47	9%
5th Grade Science (Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus)	0	0
5th Grade Science (Texas Preparatory School)	8	0	8%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	37	11%
6th Grade Reading (Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus)	0	40	40%
6th Grade Reading (Texas Preparatory School)	8	25	17%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus)	0	20	20%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas Preparatory School)	17	13	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	108	42	61.1%
African American	74	20	73%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	24	14	41.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	1	1
Two or More Races	7	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.5%	47.6%	33.9%

Schools Near Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)					STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus	Public, Charter	K-6	7540 Ed Bluestein Blvd	Austin	78723	Travis County	Texas Preparatory School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 928-3000	37	5	6.9	37.8%	1 (2.7%)	22 (59.5%)	11 (29.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.1%)								(n/a)									0.0						16.7								$18,787	$5,299	$13,488
Austin Achieve Ferguson	Public, Charter	PK	7424 E Hwy 290 Building 1	Austin	78723	Travis County	Austin Achieve Public Schools	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(512) 202-7340	76	4	19.0	94.7%	1 (1.3%)	19 (25.0%)	53 (69.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.9%)								(n/a)
Austin Achieve Northeast Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	7424 E Hwy 290 Bldg 1	Austin	78723	Travis County	Austin Achieve Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 522-4190	903	62	14.5	85.8%	26 (2.9%)	131 (14.5%)	733 (81.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.2%)	15.8	4239^th of 4675 public elementary schools	9.3%		18	4122^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	11.3%	117									28.0	20.6					23.8	26.9							$11,577	$2,424	$9,152
Andrews Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6801 Northeast Dr	Austin	78723	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-1770	341	27	12.5	94.4%	22 (6.5%)	22 (6.5%)	270 (79.2%)	22 (6.5%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	15.6	4249^th of 4675 public elementary schools	9.1%		7.4	4537^th of 4647 public elementary schools	2.4%	288	7.5	20.0	10.0	0.0	0.0	8.3	6.1		18.2	30.4	26.1				15.1	10.8	43.9			5.0			$15,077	$1,381	$13,696
Winn Montessori	Public	PK, KG-5	3500 Susquehanna Ln	Austin	78723	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-2390	307	23	13.1	63.2%	59 (19.2%)	39 (12.7%)	178 (58.0%)	8 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (6.8%)	28	3554^th of 4675 public elementary schools	24.0%		11	4428^th of 4647 public elementary schools	4.7%	874	0.0	37.5	25.0	10.0	14.3	0.0	0.0		42.9	31.6	71.4				28.6	20.0	14.3			0.0			$15,846	$779	$15,067
Texas Empowerment Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-2	5800 E Parmer Ln	Austin	78660	Travis County	Texas Empowerment Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 494-1076	178	9	19.1	83.7%	1 (0.6%)	160 (89.9%)	11 (6.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)								(n/a)																							$14,992	$2,242	$12,749
Magnolia Montessori For All	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	5100 Pecan Brook Dr	Austin	78724	Travis County	Montessori For All	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 522-2429	478	25	19.1	49.2%	144 (30.1%)	44 (9.2%)	226 (47.3%)	21 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (8.8%)	38	2926^th of 4675 public elementary schools	37.4%		38.3	2909^th of 4647 public elementary schools	37.4%	17									52.7	50.0	52.3	50.0			38.2	15.1	28.9	22.2		11.1			$9,660	$1,005	$8,656
KIPP Austin Comunidad	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	8004 Cameron Rd	Austin	78754	Travis County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 501-3911	532	30	17.7	91.0%	21 (3.9%)	33 (6.2%)	468 (88.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	34.4	3158^th of 4675 public elementary schools	32.4%		41.1	2718^th of 4647 public elementary schools	41.5%	440									43.0	43.8					30.2	28.6							$10,750	$1,031	$9,719
Harris Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1711 Wheless Ln	Austin	78723	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-2085	358	28	12.9	95.3%	12 (3.4%)	32 (8.9%)	304 (84.9%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	14	4335^th of 4675 public elementary schools	7.3%		17.4	4156^th of 4647 public elementary schools	10.6%	179	17.4	4.6	29.4		0.0	14.3	0.0		37.9	29.2	29.2				16.0	25.7	8.8			3.7			$13,028	$1,291	$11,737
Founders Classical Academy-Austin North	Public, Charter	K-8	9100 E Us Hwy 290	Austin	78723	Travis County	Texas College Preparatory Academies	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 316-3663	144	17	8.6	38.2%	33 (22.9%)	29 (20.1%)	59 (41.0%)	9 (6.3%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.6%)	24.5	3778^th of 4675 public elementary schools	19.2%		15	4282^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	7.9%	504								23.5	12.5	58.3	50.0	16.7	37.5	64.7	18.8	25.0	37.5	11.1	25.0	18.8	52.9	5.9	$13,722	$1,290	$12,432

Frequently Asked Questions about Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus

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Students at Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus are 59% African American, 30% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% White.

How many students attend Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus?

In the 2023-24 school year, 37 students attended Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus.

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