Is Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy a good school?

Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 5.3% of Texas elementary schools.

How many students attend Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 183 students attended Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy?

Students at Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy are 96% African American, 3% Hispanic.

Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy is a public charter elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 183 students in grades PK-5. The school has a predominantly African American student body, with over 95% of students identifying as African American.

Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Texas, with proficiency rates on state assessments well below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's student population is overwhelmingly from low-income families, with 90-97% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, nearby schools like Klenk Elementary and Heritage Elementary have more diverse and economically mixed student populations, and generally perform better academically.

Despite the higher-than-average spending per student at Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy, the persistent academic underperformance and racial and socioeconomic isolation of its students suggest that the school may be facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education. This highlights the need for a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to address the root causes of the school's struggles and ensure that all students have access to the educational opportunities they deserve, regardless of their background.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

12121 Veterans Memorial Dr St
Houston, TX 77067

(281) 440-8853

District: Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
4429^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,964

Student/teacher ratio: 21.4

Number of students: 183

Racial breakdown:

African American:

95.6%

Hispanic:

3.3%

White:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 94.7% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.14. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (95.6%), Hispanic (3.3%), two or more races (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy is 21.4. (See more...)

Compare Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy employs 8.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy is $11,964.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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SchoolDigger ranks Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy 947^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	8.37	3388^th	3465	2.2%
2005	18.15	3221^st	3475	7.3%
2006	23.30	3079^th	3476	11.4%
2007	53.72	2029^th	3724	45.5%
2008	65.59	1327^th	3768	64.8%
2009	82.57	342^nd	3884	91.2%
2010	57.51	1929^th	3937	51.0%
2011	57.80	1950^th	4095	52.4%
2012	32.83	3279^th	4206	22.0%
2013	29.23	3425^th	4221	18.9%
2014	55.52	2013^th	4260	52.7%
2015	41.80	2763^rd	4320	36.0%
2016	68.78	1335^th	4286	68.9%
2017	35.20	2836^th	4329	34.5%
2018	22.62	3659^th	4359	16.1%
2019	10.97	4323^rd	4479	3.5%
2021	13.95	4283^rd	4578	6.4%
2022	10.19	4398^th	4581	4.0%
2023	14.87	4287^th	4647	7.7%
2024	12.14	4429^th	4675	5.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	28.99	3441^st	4264	19.3%
2019	16.59	4085^th	4309	5.2%
2021	19.83	4039^th	4451	9.3%
2022	20.44	4014^th	4477	10.3%
2023	18.79	4147^th	4521	8.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	15.63	4022^nd	4306	6.6%
2019	11.08	4227^th	4348	2.8%
2021	15.38	4197^th	4499	6.7%
2022	13.58	4292^nd	4561	5.9%
2023	16.58	4195^th	4588	8.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	41.56	2476^th	4319	42.7%
2019	22.34	3746^th	4357	14.0%
2021	17.91	4003^rd	4498	11.0%
2022	18.46	4070^th	4563	10.8%
2023	15.83	4207^th	4585	8.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	43.05	1377^th	2483	44.5%
2019	27.49	2054^th	2515	18.3%
2021	26.15	2021^st	2444	17.3%
2022	25.45	2030^th	2421	16.2%
2023	28.47	1913^th	2443	21.7%

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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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by a teacher
Tuesday, July 28, 2015

This school is a complete disaster! Run like hell in the opposite direction. This is not the school for you or your children. They always have their hands out to the parents for money and the kids do not receive all the services parents believe them to be receiving. Funds are consistently misappropriated and the administration could care less about their teachers or students. This is not how a school should be run. I am happy to be out of this situation! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	0	161	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	161
2000	0	183	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	185
2001	0	221	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	223
2002	3	476	0	41	0	n/a	n/a	520
2003	3	476	0	41	0	n/a	n/a	520
2004	2	345	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	355
2005	0	327	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	335
2006	0	227	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	236
2007	0	233	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	241
2008	0	231	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	239
2009	0	192	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	205
2010	1	179	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	191
2011	1	202	0	15	0	0	0	218
2012	3	191	1	22	0	0	0	217
2013	0	203	2	24	0	1	1	231
2014	1	203	2	17	0	0	0	223
2015	0	220	2	13	0	0	0	235
2016	0	186	2	11	0	0	1	200
2017	1	200	2	10	0	0	1	214
2018	1	209	0	9	0	0	1	220
2019	0	198	0	10	0	1	0	209
2020	0	219	0	9	0	0	0	228
2021	0	171	0	2	0	0	0	173
2022	0	161	0	4	0	0	0	165
2023	1	175	0	6	0	0	1	183

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 Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	161	12.8	12.6	55.9
2000	185	16.0	11.6	59.5
2001	223	19.0	11.7	71.3
2002	520	41.4	12.6	89
2003	520	41.4	12.6	89
2004	355	22.0	16.1	84.8
2005	335	18.7	17.9	88.7
2006	236	14.9	15.8	81.4
2007	241	14.0	17.2	89.2
2008	239	10.6	22.5	93.3
2009	205	9.8	20.7	91.7
2010	191	9.0	21.2	92.1
2011	218	10.0	21.8	97.7
2012	217	9.0	24.1	94
2013	231	8.9	25.7	94.8
2014	223	9.0	24.7	92.8
2015	235	10.0	23.5	93.6
2016	200	7.0	28.5	94
2017	214	10.0	21.4	95.3
2018	220	10.9	20.0	93.2
2019	209	10.9	19.0	94.3
2020	228	10.9	20.8	87.7
2021	173	9.0	19.2	96
2022	165	7.7	21.2	90.9
2023	183	8.5	21.4	97.3

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 Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	161	12.8	12.6	55.9
2000	185	16.0	11.6	59.5
2001	223	19.0	11.7	71.3
2002	520	41.4	12.6	89
2003	520	41.4	12.6	89
2004	355	22.0	16.1	84.8
2005	335	18.7	17.9	88.7
2006	236	14.9	15.8	81.4
2007	241	14.0	17.2	89.2
2008	239	10.6	22.5	93.3
2009	205	9.8	20.7	91.7
2010	191	9.0	21.2	92.1
2011	218	10.0	21.8	97.7
2012	217	9.0	24.1	94
2013	231	8.9	25.7	94.8
2014	223	9.0	24.7	92.8
2015	235	10.0	23.5	93.6
2016	200	7.0	28.5	94
2017	214	10.0	21.4	95.3
2018	220	10.9	20.0	93.2
2019	209	10.9	19.0	94.3
2020	228	10.9	20.8	87.7
2021	173	9.0	19.2	96
2022	165	7.7	21.2	90.9
2023	183	8.5	21.4	97.3

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 Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,102 (11.1%)	$8,843 (88.9%)	$9,945
2020	$1,348 (14.5%)	$7,919 (85.5%)	$9,267
2021	$2,817 (23.5%)	$9,147 (76.5%)	$11,964

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy

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 4323^rd of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 4287^th of 4647 Elementary schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy)	19	50	31%
3rd Grade Reading (Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy)	25	42	17%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy)	19	15	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy)	20	14	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy)	6	14	8%
4th Grade Reading (Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy)	24	30	6%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy)	19	7	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy)	24	13	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy)	29	29
5th Grade Reading (Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy)	40	40
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy)	50	21	29%
5th Grade Mathematics (Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy)	44	28	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy)	7	0	7%
5th Grade Science (Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy)	17	8	9%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	209	183	12.4%
African American	198	175	11.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	10	6	40%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	0	1
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	94.3%	97.3%	3%

Schools Near Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (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 Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	12121 Veterans Memorial Dr St	Houston	77067	Harris County	Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 440-8853	183	9	21.4	97.3%	1 (0.5%)	175 (95.6%)	6 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	12.1	4429^th of 4675 public elementary schools	5.3%		14.9	4287^th of 4647 public elementary schools	7.7%	142								23.1	46.2	27.3	7.7	7.7	9.1	0.0	$11,964	$2,817	$9,147
Donna Lewis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3230 Spears Rd	Houston	77067	Harris County	Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 891-8720	662	53	12.4	91.2%	8 (1.2%)	103 (15.6%)	527 (79.6%)	5 (0.8%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.5%)	56.9	1749^th of 4675 public elementary schools	62.6%		56.4	1797^th of 4647 public elementary schools	61.3%	48	0.0	44.4	0.0	20.0	37.5	0.0	0.0	34.0	53.8	48.9	41.5	62.8	56.7	26.7	$10,531	$1,509	$9,022
Kaiser Elementary	Public	K-5	13430 Bammel N Houston Rd	Klein	77066	Harris County	Klein Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 484-6100	639	59	10.8	84.5%	12 (1.9%)	80 (12.5%)	519 (81.2%)	18 (2.8%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	51	2095^th of 4675 public elementary schools	55.2%		54.1	1938^th of 4647 public elementary schools	58.3%	157	11.1	20.0		14.3	60.0			38.8	59.8	42.2	30.5	71.7	55.6	15.3	$11,404	$1,941	$9,462
Deloras E Thompson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12470 Walters Rd	Houston	77014	Harris County	Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 891-8480	630	43	14.6	87.6%	12 (1.9%)	272 (43.2%)	282 (44.8%)	51 (8.1%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.4%)	20.3	4026^th of 4675 public elementary schools	13.9%		25.2	3682^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	20.8%	344	11.8	20.0						23.5	23.7	32.6	22.2	34.7	35.6	14.0	$11,041	$1,835	$9,206
Joan Link Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2815 Ridge Hollow Dr	Houston	77067	Harris County	Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 891-8390	517	36	14.5	94.6%	8 (1.5%)	97 (18.8%)	395 (76.4%)	4 (0.8%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.2%)	17.3	4175^th of 4675 public elementary schools	10.7%		25.1	3690^th of 4647 public elementary schools	20.6%	485	4.2							22.4	30.8	24.2	33.3	27.7	15.4	7.7	$11,579	$1,704	$9,875
Conley Elementary	Public	1-5	3345 W Greens Rd	Houston	77066	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 537-5418	354	25	14.1	98.3%	7 (2.0%)	118 (33.3%)	204 (57.6%)	14 (4.0%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	38.5	2902^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	37.9%		29.7	3414^th of 4647 public elementary schools	26.5%	512	0.0	14.3		50.0				43.9	32.3	31.6	42.4	52.9	36.8	12.3	$12,138	$2,063	$10,075
Greenwood Forest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12100 Misty Vly	Klein	77066	Harris County	Klein Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 484-5700	672	53	12.7	74.7%	39 (5.8%)	151 (22.5%)	415 (61.8%)	35 (5.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.3%)	60	1585^th of 4675 public elementary schools	66.1%		43.2	2591^st of 4647 public elementary schools	44.2%	1006	0.0		0.0	0.0		0.0		33.0	63.6	56.1	39.6	63.0	54.1	25.9	$10,823	$1,681	$9,143
Beneke Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3840 Briarchase Dr	Houston	77014	Harris County	Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 891-8450	637	46	13.9	87.3%	15 (2.4%)	175 (27.5%)	399 (62.6%)	30 (4.7%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (1.9%)	41	2750^th of 4675 public elementary schools	41.2%		34.6	3113^th of 4647 public elementary schools	33.0%	363	18.5	40.0	0.0	44.0	25.0	0.0		44.8	40.9	37.9	49.3	48.7	39.1	5.6	$11,020	$1,511	$9,510
Klenk Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6111 Bourgeois Rd	Klein	77066	Harris County	Klein Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 484-6800	766	58	13.1	75.5%	30 (3.9%)	187 (24.4%)	410 (53.5%)	105 (13.7%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	28 (3.7%)	48	2285^th of 4675 public elementary schools	51.1%		42	2665^th of 4647 public elementary schools	42.7%	380	11.8	11.1	12.5	12.5				40.4	48.4	53.3	40.4	45.8	43.6	20.0	$10,489	$1,800	$8,689
Heritage Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12255 T C Jester Blvd	Houston	77067	Harris County	Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 891-8510	614	46	13.4	95.3%	11 (1.8%)	178 (29.0%)	374 (60.9%)	21 (3.4%)	4 (0.7%)	8 (1.3%)	18 (2.9%)	16.2	4227^th of 4675 public elementary schools	9.6%		34.1	3152^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	32.2%	1075	0.0	15.8	0.0	0.0	0.0	10.0	0.0	29.8	19.6	27.4	36.8	21.0	26.2	4.7	$11,982	$1,614	$10,367

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