Ignite Community School - Garland

Summary:

Ignite Community School - Garland is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Garland, Texas, part of the Garland Independent School District (ISD). The school has seen a shift in its student population, with a growing Hispanic student body, now making up over 75% of the enrollment.

Academically, Ignite Community School - Garland has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with below-average performance on STAAR tests, particularly in reading and math. However, the school performs relatively well for certain student subgroups, ranking in the top 30% for African American students and top 50% for English Language Learners and Special Education students. The school's dropout rate has also increased in recent years, reaching 2.4% in 2020-2021, which is a concern.

Compared to nearby Watson Technology Center, a magnet school in Garland ISD, Ignite Community School - Garland performs significantly worse on STAAR tests. But the school outperforms some other Garland ISD schools, such as Southgate Elementary and Park Crest Elementary, which have even lower proficiency rates. The school's strengths in serving certain student subgroups and its challenges in overall academic performance provide valuable insights for other schools serving similar populations.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 3024 Anita Dr
       Garland, TX  75041


(972) 840-1100

District: Texas College Preparatory Academies

SchoolDigger Rank:
3284th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,054 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  297

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.0%
African American:
19.9%
White:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.2% Help


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Compare Details Ignite Community School - Garland ranks worse than 70.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 10th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Texas College Preparatory Academies School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.51. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ignite Community School - Garland ranks better than 73.2% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.16. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70%), African American (19.9%), White (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ignite Community School - Garland is 12.7, which is the 7th best among 18 elementary schools in the Texas College Preparatory Academies School District. (See more...)
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Compare Ignite Community School - Garland employs 23.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ignite Community School - Garland is $10,054. 10 elementary schools in the Texas College Preparatory Academies School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ignite Community School - Garland:

SchoolDigger ranks Ignite Community School - Garland 3284th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Ignite Community School - Garland in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Ignite Community School - Garland 633rd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Ignite Community School - Garland in the ranking list.)

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Texas College Preparatory Academies:

SchoolDigger ranks Texas College Preparatory Academies 423rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ignite Community School - Garland

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Ignite Community School - Garland

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 48.43 2504th 4095 38.9%
2012 16.97 3938th 4206 6.4%
2013 30.37 3379th 4221 19.9%
2014 20.26 3804th 4260 10.7%
2015 25.68 3543rd 4320 18.0%
2016 21.00 3685th 4286 14.0%
2017 21.49 3699th 4329 14.6%
2018 43.87 2321st 4359 46.8%
2019 42.49 2535th 4479 43.4%
2021 46.84 2206th 4578 51.8%
2022 36.23 2992nd 4581 34.7%
2023 36.97 2979th 4647 35.9%
2024 32.51 3284th 4675 29.8%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Ignite Community School - Garland

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.21 717th 3226 77.8%
2019 37.33 2252nd 3333 32.4%
2021 60.51 968th 3446 71.9%
2022 46.87 1825th 3487 47.7%
2023 44.86 1961st 3556 44.9%
2024 35.90 2440th 3638 32.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Ignite Community School - Garland

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.42 1998th 3558 43.8%
2019 19.03 3488th 3684 5.3%
2023 70.99 651st 4086 84.1%
2024 73.08 674th 4261 84.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ignite Community School - Garland

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.17 1420th 4264 66.7%
2019 56.92 1570th 4309 63.6%
2021 58.51 1486th 4451 66.6%
2022 47.38 2328th 4477 48.0%
2023 46.26 2451st 4521 45.8%
2024 40.04 2883rd 4560 36.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Ignite Community School - Garland

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.43 2209th 4306 48.7%
2019 39.28 2717th 4348 37.5%
2021 49.29 2067th 4499 54.1%
2022 38.62 2856th 4561 37.4%
2023 29.34 3448th 4588 24.8%
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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Ignite Community School - Garland

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.71 623rd 4240 85.3%
2019 53.03 1769th 4295 58.8%
2021 66.60 884th 4331 79.6%
2022 47.41 2285th 4461 48.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Ignite Community School - Garland

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.54 2418th 4319 44.0%
2019 47.76 2143rd 4357 50.8%
2021 45.68 2221st 4498 50.6%
2022 36.26 2976th 4563 34.8%
2023 45.98 2388th 4585 47.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Ignite Community School - Garland

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.02 436th 2483 82.4%
2019 70.84 467th 2515 81.4%
2021 61.90 662nd 2444 72.9%
2022 60.97 739th 2421 69.5%
2023 61.04 730th 2443 70.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Ignite Community School - Garland

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.15 1987th 4168 52.3%
2019 44.77 2326th 4188 44.5%
2021 45.54 2208th 4329 49.0%
2022 31.92 3292nd 4376 24.8%
2023 39.99 2758th 4401 37.3%
2024 37.96 2889th 4431 34.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Ignite Community School - Garland

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.77 1907th 3127 39.0%
2021 75.40 541st 3082 82.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ignite Community School - Garland

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ignite Community School - Garland

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 68.31 480th 1895 74.7%
2012 49.82 1033rd 1951 47.1%
2013 68.91 532nd 1973 73.0%
2014 30.92 1502nd 1987 24.4%
2015 29.81 1575th 2043 22.9%
2016 38.90 1326th 1987 33.3%
2017 40.96 1160th 2027 42.8%
2018 51.35 891st 2080 57.2%
2019 38.42 1336th 2193 39.1%
2021 38.91 1322nd 2252 41.3%
2022 62.48 668th 2254 70.4%
2023 61.86 744th 2330 68.1%
2024 66.16 633rd 2361 73.2%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Ignite Community School - Garland

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.91 225th 1376 83.6%
2019 63.93 319th 1445 77.9%
2021 48.59 643rd 1592 59.6%
2022 70.07 278th 1643 83.1%
2023 80.01 178th 1720 89.7%
2024 71.12 309th 1760 82.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ignite Community School - Garland

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.78 587th 2039 71.2%
2019 52.65 840th 2073 59.5%
2021 51.76 906th 2172 58.3%
2022 77.78 260th 2220 88.3%
2023 78.20 259th 2251 88.5%
2024 67.71 456th 2224 79.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Ignite Community School - Garland

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.18 1335th 2008 33.5%
2019 38.39 1286th 2047 37.2%
2021 44.93 1127th 2151 47.6%
2022 63.93 610th 2221 72.5%
2023 55.62 877th 2241 60.9%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Ignite Community School - Garland

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.17 267th 2008 86.7%
2019 59.90 548th 2058 73.4%
2021 51.18 833rd 2118 60.7%
2022 74.11 294th 2182 86.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Ignite Community School - Garland

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.20 540th 2030 73.4%
2019 41.04 1184th 2069 42.8%
2021 35.57 1378th 2168 36.4%
2022 60.43 722nd 2228 67.6%
2023 64.29 649th 2245 71.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Ignite Community School - Garland

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 83.32 108th 1213 91.1%
2022 80.23 148th 1251 88.2%
2024 66.16 306th 1271 75.9%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Ignite Community School - Garland

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.92 872nd 1895 54.0%
2019 42.57 1077th 1935 44.3%
2021 46.36 1017th 2043 50.2%
2022 60.75 606th 2077 70.8%
2023 70.64 405th 2116 80.9%
2024 69.02 443rd 2108 79.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Ignite Community School - Garland

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 32 4 1 22 0 n/a n/a 0 59
2010 81 16 1 55 5 n/a n/a 0 158
2011 79 28 3 80 2 0 7 0 199
2012 111 25 2 104 2 0 9 0 253
2013 104 28 2 125 1 0 14 0 274
2014 114 28 0 155 2 0 11 0 310
2015 92 40 0 181 1 0 13 0 327
2016 101 34 1 203 1 0 11 0 351
2017 73 47 0 212 1 0 9 0 342
2018 50 46 0 214 4 0 7 0 321
2019 29 31 0 183 3 0 2 0 248
2020 33 31 3 192 5 0 9 0 273
2021 34 50 4 243 8 2 8 0 349
2022 32 54 4 246 7 1 6 0 350
2023 24 49 5 253 2 0 2 0 335
2024 20 59 5 208 4 0 1 0 297

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

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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 Ignite Community School - Garland

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 59 7.0 8.4 61
2010 158 12.0 13.1 25.9
2011 199 15.0 13.2 17.1
2012 253 18.0 14.0 49.8
2013 274 21.0 13.0 59.5
2014 310 23.5 13.1 63.5
2015 327 24.0 13.6 63.3
2016 351 25.0 14.0 69.5
2017 342 28.0 12.2 82.5
2018 321 27.0 11.8 81.9
2019 248 21.8 11.3 83.5
2020 273 22.0 12.4 98.9
2021 349 25.0 13.9 88.5
2022 350 25.3 13.7 90.9
2023 335 25.2 13.2 87.2
2024 297 23.3 12.7 84.2

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 Ignite Community School - Garland

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 59 7.0 8.4 61
2010 158 12.0 13.1 25.9
2011 199 15.0 13.2 17.1
2012 253 18.0 14.0 49.8
2013 274 21.0 13.0 59.5
2014 310 23.5 13.1 63.5
2015 327 24.0 13.6 63.3
2016 351 25.0 14.0 69.5
2017 342 28.0 12.2 82.5
2018 321 27.0 11.8 81.9
2019 248 21.8 11.3 83.5
2020 273 22.0 12.4 98.9
2021 349 25.0 13.9 88.5
2022 350 25.3 13.7 90.9
2023 335 25.2 13.2 87.2
2024 297 23.3 12.7 84.2

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 Ignite Community School - Garland

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,459 (13.5%) $9,314 (86.5%) $10,773
2020 $1,276 (11.3%) $10,050 (88.7%) $11,326
2021 $1,330 (13.2%) $8,725 (86.8%) $10,054

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ignite Community School - Garland

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2535th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2979th of 4647 Elementary schools
 7.5%
Ranks 1336th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 744th of 2330 Middle schools
 29%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Ignite Community School - Garland)5224
 28%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas College Preparatory Academies)4954
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ignite Community School - Garland)4324
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas College Preparatory Academies)4743
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Ignite Community School - Garland)4432
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas College Preparatory Academies)4550
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ignite Community School - Garland)4114
 27%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas College Preparatory Academies)4438
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Ignite Community School - Garland)4071
 31%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas College Preparatory Academies)5762
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ignite Community School - Garland)4829
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas College Preparatory Academies)5247
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Ignite Community School - Garland)3243
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Texas College Preparatory Academies)3931
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Ignite Community School - Garland)3253
 21%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas College Preparatory Academies)4660
 14%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ignite Community School - Garland)5235
 17%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas College Preparatory Academies)5240
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Ignite Community School - Garland)3959
 20%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas College Preparatory Academies)5764
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ignite Community School - Garland)2839
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas College Preparatory Academies)4845
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Ignite Community School - Garland)3758
 21%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas College Preparatory Academies)5765
 8%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ignite Community School - Garland)2945
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas College Preparatory Academies)4337
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Ignite Community School - Garland)2963
 34%
   8th Grade Science (Texas College Preparatory Academies)4339
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Ignite Community School - Garland)3639
 3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas College Preparatory Academies)3629
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students248335
 35.1%
African American3149
 58.1%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian05
Hispanic183253
 38.3%
Pacific Islander00
White2924
 17.2%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.5%87.2%
 3.7%


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Ignite Community School - Garland ranks 3284th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 297 students attended Ignite Community School - Garland.

Students at Ignite Community School - Garland are 70% Hispanic, 20% African American, 7% White, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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