Nova Academy

Summary:

Nova Academy is a small public charter elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Dallas, Texas, with a student population of 113 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school's student body is predominantly African American (70.8%) and Hispanic (26.55%), with a small percentage of White students (1.77%).

While Nova Academy has had a fluctuating performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 1,553 out of 4,095 Texas elementary schools in 2010-2011 to 4,205 out of 4,581 in 2021-2022, its current rating is only 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. Compared to the nearby Adelfa Botello Callejo Elementary, Frank Guzick Elementary, and other public schools in the area, Nova Academy has a significantly higher percentage of African American students and a lower percentage of Hispanic students, as well as consistently lower STAAR test scores across all grade levels and subjects. Additionally, Nova Academy has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 91.15% to 97.58% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools.

Despite the school's relatively high spending per student, ranging from $9,182 to $11,604 over the past three school years, Nova Academy's academic performance remains a concern, with only 14.29% of 3rd graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 48.85%. These challenges suggest that the school may be facing significant socioeconomic and educational barriers that require targeted interventions and collaborative efforts with the community to improve student outcomes and ensure the long-term success of Dallas Independent School District (Isd) and Nova Academy Southeast.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-4

2800 Prichard Ln
Dallas, TX 75227

(214) 381-3088

District: Nova Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
3520^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,604

Student/teacher ratio: 20.4

Number of students: 83

Racial breakdown:

African American:

72.3%

Hispanic:

24.1%

White:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nova Academy ranks worse than 75.3% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.58. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (72.3%), Hispanic (24.1%), White (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nova Academy is 20.4. (See more...)

Compare Nova Academy employs 4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nova Academy is $11,604.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nova Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Nova Academy 3520^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Nova Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Nova Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Nova Academy 805^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nova Academy

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Rank History for all students at Nova Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2007	38.01	2772^nd	3724	25.6%
2008	57.04	1826^th	3768	51.5%
2009	43.01	2593^rd	3884	33.2%
2010	51.74	2240^th	3937	43.1%
2011	64.16	1553^rd	4095	62.1%
2018	20.67	3766^th	4359	13.6%
2019	20.81	3872^nd	4479	13.6%
2021	35.73	2801^st	4578	38.8%
2022	14.98	4205^th	4581	8.2%
2023	52.02	2057^th	4647	55.7%
2024	28.58	3520^th	4675	24.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Nova Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	57.17	1168^th	3226	63.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nova Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.51	3412^th	4264	20.0%
2019	35.52	3092^nd	4309	28.2%
2021	52.94	1823^rd	4451	59.0%
2022	26.73	3707^th	4477	17.2%
2023	64.73	1202^nd	4521	73.4%
2024	31.24	3483^rd	4560	23.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Nova Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	19.24	3867^th	4306	10.2%
2021	44.33	2338^th	4499	48.0%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Nova Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	61.06	1251^st	4240	70.5%
2019	43.96	2411^th	4295	43.9%
2021	49.60	1859^th	4331	57.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Nova Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	27.43	3406^th	4319	21.1%
2021	21.60	3763^rd	4498	16.3%
2022	18.42	4071^st	4563	10.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Nova Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	18.00	2313^th	2483	6.8%
2021	62.39	646^th	2444	73.6%
2022	35.55	1658^th	2421	31.5%
2024	51.37	1051^st	2421	56.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nova Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	31.51	3168^th	4168	24.0%

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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 Nova Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	0	53	0	49	n/a	n/a	102
2006	1	59	0	65	n/a	n/a	125
2007	4	63	0	81	n/a	n/a	148
2008	0	54	0	102	n/a	n/a	156
2009	3	61	1	133	n/a	n/a	198
2010	2	63	0	114	n/a	n/a	179
2011	1	77	0	136	0	0	214
2012	4	76	0	160	0	1	241
2013	3	82	0	122	0	0	207
2014	3	78	0	119	0	0	200
2015	5	94	0	125	0	0	224
2016	3	94	0	96	0	4	197
2017	2	90	0	92	0	8	192
2018	2	87	0	89	0	4	182
2019	2	84	0	47	0	2	135
2020	3	99	0	32	0	2	136
2021	2	99	0	19	0	2	122
2022	3	92	0	27	0	2	124
2023	2	80	0	30	0	1	113
2024	2	60	0	20	0	1	83

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nova Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	102	5.0	20.4	94.1
2006	125	9.0	13.9	90.4
2007	148	14.6	10.1	91.2
2008	156	12.8	12.2	84
2009	198	14.5	13.7	85.9
2010	179	13.2	13.4	72.1
2011	214	14.0	15.2	43.5
2012	241	11.4	21.0	36.5
2013	207	10.0	20.7	90.3
2014	200	11.0	18.1	90.5
2015	224	13.0	17.2	95.5
2016	197	11.0	17.9	95.4
2017	192	11.0	17.4	95.3
2018	182	11.9	15.2	79.1
2019	135	10.1	13.3	91.9
2020	136	7.8	17.2	97.8
2021	122	9.8	12.3	92.6
2022	124	8.9	13.8	97.6
2023	113	7.9	14.2	91.2
2024	83	4.0	20.4	96.4

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 Nova Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	102	5.0	20.4	94.1
2006	125	9.0	13.9	90.4
2007	148	14.6	10.1	91.2
2008	156	12.8	12.2	84
2009	198	14.5	13.7	85.9
2010	179	13.2	13.4	72.1
2011	214	14.0	15.2	43.5
2012	241	11.4	21.0	36.5
2013	207	10.0	20.7	90.3
2014	200	11.0	18.1	90.5
2015	224	13.0	17.2	95.5
2016	197	11.0	17.9	95.4
2017	192	11.0	17.4	95.3
2018	182	11.9	15.2	79.1
2019	135	10.1	13.3	91.9
2020	136	7.8	17.2	97.8
2021	122	9.8	12.3	92.6
2022	124	8.9	13.8	97.6
2023	113	7.9	14.2	91.2
2024	83	4.0	20.4	96.4

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 Nova Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,594 (17.0%)	$7,785 (83.0%)	$9,379
2020	$1,490 (16.2%)	$7,692 (83.8%)	$9,182
2021	$1,280 (11.0%)	$10,324 (89.0%)	$11,604

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nova 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 3872^nd of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 2057^th of 4647 Elementary schools	42.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Nova Academy)	28	57	29%
3rd Grade Reading (Nova Academy)	28	57	29%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nova Academy)	11	29	18%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nova Academy)	11	29	18%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Nova Academy)	29	33	4%
4th Grade Reading (Nova Academy)	29	33	4%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nova Academy)	43	67	24%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nova Academy)	43	67	24%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	135	113	16.3%
African American	84	80	4.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	47	30	36.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	2
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.9%	91.2%	0.7%

Schools Near Nova 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)		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 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 Mathematics 8th 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
Nova Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	2800 Prichard Ln	Dallas	75227	Dallas County	Nova Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 381-3088	83	4	20.4	96.4%	2 (2.4%)	60 (72.3%)	20 (24.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	28.6	3520^th of 4675 public elementary schools	24.7%		52	2057^th of 4647 public elementary schools	55.7%	1463								14.3	50.0					28.6	33.3								$11,604	$1,280	$10,324
Ascher Silberstein Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5940 Hollis Ave	Dallas	75227	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 794-1900	525	36	14.5	93.9%	8 (1.5%)	13 (2.5%)	498 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	61.4	1515^th of 4675 public elementary schools	67.6%		62.5	1481^st of 4647 public elementary schools	68.1%	34	27.5	57.1	52.8	0.0	14.3		0.0	47.1	59.1	69.1				40.4	55.4	57.7				8.5			$11,619	$1,468	$10,151
Urban Park Steam Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	6901 Military Pkwy	Dallas	75227	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 794-1100	522	35	14.9	99.0%	16 (3.1%)	23 (4.4%)	477 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	41.2	2739^th of 4675 public elementary schools	41.4%		51.4	2100^th of 4647 public elementary schools	54.8%	639	20.6	44.7	41.0					47.4	38.2	46.9				38.9	40.9	50.0				4.4			$11,999	$1,454	$10,545
Nova Academy Prichard	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2800 Prichard Ln	Dallas	75227	Dallas County	Nova Academy Southeast	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 808-7470	281	21	13.5	89.7%	5 (1.8%)	85 (30.2%)	186 (66.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	35.5	3093^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	33.8%		30.9	3339^th of 4647 public elementary schools	28.1%	246								21.4	42.9	35.5	57.1	61.1	64.9	29.6	42.9	41.9	33.3	19.4	51.4	9.7	37.8	37.8	$9,652	$1,212	$8,440
Nova Academy Cedar Hill	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	2800 Prichard Ln	Dallas	75227	Dallas County	Nova Academy Southeast	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 291-1900	84	5	17.4	95.2%	0 (0.0%)	76 (90.5%)	8 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								37.5						0.0									$11,197	$2,162	$9,035
Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7203 Burton Rd	Dallas	75217	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 892-8100	499	38	13.3	94.6%	6 (1.2%)	25 (5.0%)	463 (92.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25.2	3736^th of 4675 public elementary schools	20.1%		27.3	3552^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	23.6%	184	6.7	23.3	20.6		66.7	42.9		6.3	39.5	22.2				17.8	66.1	29.2				5.3			$12,079	$1,387	$10,692
San Jacinto Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7900 Hume Dr	Dallas	75227	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 749-4200	429	33	13.0	92.8%	7 (1.6%)	29 (6.8%)	390 (90.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	32	3314^th of 4675 public elementary schools	29.1%		35	3087^th of 4647 public elementary schools	33.6%	227	24.3	27.8	7.4	8.3			0.0	23.8	29.7	37.0				39.1	36.5	48.0				6.5			$12,909	$1,675	$11,234
Buckner Terrace Montessori	Public	PK, KG-5	4918 Hovenkamp Dr	Dallas	75227	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 749-8800	316	31	10.1	86.4%	16 (5.1%)	83 (26.3%)	213 (67.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	33.4	3225^th of 4675 public elementary schools	31.0%		42.3	2646^th of 4647 public elementary schools	43.1%	579	0.0							37.9	39.0	43.5				32.4	46.3	26.5				16.7			$13,058	$1,729	$11,329
Adelfa Botello Callejo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7817 Military Pkwy	Dallas	75227	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 749-5700	500	35	14.2	97.2%	8 (1.6%)	83 (16.6%)	403 (80.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	30.2	3425^th of 4675 public elementary schools	26.7%		60.5	1582^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	66.0%	1843	5.0	50.0	36.4		12.5			18.4	55.6	61.9				12.8	41.5	25.0				10.2			$12,605	$1,659	$10,946
Frank Guzick Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5000 Berridge Ln	Dallas	75227	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 502-3900	605	44	13.7	94.5%	9 (1.5%)	185 (30.6%)	394 (65.1%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.3%)	19.7	4059^th of 4675 public elementary schools	13.2%		16.9	4191^st of 4647 public elementary schools	9.8%	132	18.2	18.9	22.2	8.3	0.0	25.0	0.0	20.0	18.4	31.9				19.7	25.0	46.7				8.0			$11,897	$1,522	$10,375

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Students at Nova Academy are 72% African American, 24% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 83 students attended Nova Academy.

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