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 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  5.1 Help
Number of students:  42

Racial breakdown:

African American:
47.6%
Hispanic:
33.3%
Two or more races:
16.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (47.6%), Hispanic (33.3%), two or more races (16.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus is 5.1. (See more...)
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Compare Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus employs 8.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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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 941st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2015 47.81 2445th 4320 43.4%
2018 68.00 1117th 4359 74.4%
2019 6.74 4428th 4479 1.1%
2021 24.71 3529th 4578 22.9%
2022 30.25 3356th 4581 26.7%
2023 14.87 4286th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.29 652nd 4264 84.7%
2019 12.45 4211th 4309 2.3%
2021 28.94 3459th 4451 22.3%
2022 11.28 4359th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.87 1045th 4306 75.7%
2019 7.13 4312th 4348 0.8%
2021 22.66 3700th 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 4159th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.49 1239th 4319 71.3%
2019 8.43 4290th 4357 1.5%
2021 22.23 3717th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.97 294th 2483 88.2%
2019 15.25 2410th 2515 4.2%
2021 34.14 1673rd 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 1363rd 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.

Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus Test Scores
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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 Not Specified Total
2014 1 36 0 10 0 0 0 0 47
2015 1 95 0 21 0 0 2 0 119
2016 0 87 0 15 0 0 2 0 104
2017 2 103 0 25 0 0 4 0 134
2018 3 80 0 19 2 0 6 0 110
2019 1 74 0 24 1 1 7 0 108
2020 5 61 0 18 1 0 5 0 90
2021 4 39 1 16 0 0 4 0 64
2022 2 23 0 15 0 0 8 0 48
2023 1 20 0 14 0 0 7 0 42

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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 4428th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4286th 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)2720
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas Preparatory School)3036
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus)180
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas Preparatory School)220
 22%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus)550
 45%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas Preparatory School)1155
 44%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5157
 6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus)017
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas Preparatory School)1127
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5647
 9%
5th Grade Science (Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus)00
   5th Grade Science (Texas Preparatory School)80
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4837
 11%
6th Grade Reading (Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus)040
 40%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas Preparatory School)825
 17%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus)020
 20%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas Preparatory School)1713
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10842
 61.1%
African American7420
 73%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic2414
 41.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White11
Two or More Races77
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.5%47.6%
 33.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 42 students attended Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus.

Students at Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus are 48% African American, 33% Hispanic, 17% Two or more races, 2% White.


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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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