Chapel Hill Academy

Summary:

Chapel Hill Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Fort Worth, Texas, with a diverse student population of over 600 students. Despite its diverse enrollment, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Texas elementary schools, with a 1-star rating out of 5 in recent years.

Academically, Chapel Hill Academy struggles significantly, with proficiency rates on STAAR tests well below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 26.42% in 4th grade reading to 51.85% in 3rd grade math, compared to the state averages of 50.66% and 40.86%, respectively. The school's performance also varies widely across different student subgroups, with Great Hearts Lakeside, a nearby public charter school, consistently outperforming Chapel Hill Academy by 20-30 percentage points on STAAR tests.

Other concerning factors at Chapel Hill Academy include a higher dropout rate compared to the state average, ranging from 0.8% to 1.4%, and a significant majority (72.92% in 2022-2023) of students coming from low-income families. Despite spending more per student ($9,872 in 2020-2021) and having a lower student-teacher ratio (15.2 in 2022-2023) than some nearby schools, these factors do not seem to translate into higher academic achievement. The school's challenges suggest the need for a comprehensive review of its educational practices and support systems to better serve its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 4640 Sycamore School Rd
       Fort Worth, TX  76133


(817) 289-0242

District: Chapel Hill Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
3745th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,872 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  535

Racial breakdown:

African American:
57.2%
Hispanic:
28.0%
White:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75% Help


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Compare Details Chapel Hill Academy ranks worse than 80.1% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.06. (See more...)
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Compare Details Chapel Hill Academy ranks worse than 77.6% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.72. (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: African American (57.2%), Hispanic (28%), White (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chapel Hill Academy is 14.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chapel Hill Academy is $9,872.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chapel Hill Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Chapel Hill Academy 3745th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Chapel Hill Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Chapel Hill Academy 1831st of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Chapel Hill Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Chapel Hill Academy 847th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chapel Hill Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Chapel Hill Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 48.27 2385th 4206 43.3%
2013 51.49 2218th 4221 47.5%
2014 49.28 2373rd 4260 44.3%
2015 48.75 2403rd 4320 44.4%
2016 61.53 1693rd 4286 60.5%
2017 42.91 2344th 4329 45.9%
2018 45.80 2201st 4359 49.5%
2019 34.53 3056th 4479 31.8%
2021 25.39 3483rd 4578 23.9%
2022 23.11 3778th 4581 17.5%
2023 30.32 3384th 4647 27.2%
2024 25.06 3745th 4675 19.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Chapel Hill Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.50 977th 1046 6.6%
2019 3.38 1104th 1112 0.7%
2022 46.58 584th 1004 41.8%
2023 27.23 881st 1099 19.8%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Chapel Hill Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.65 1531st 3333 54.1%
2021 59.43 1008th 3446 70.7%
2022 45.51 1917th 3487 45.0%
2023 52.30 1559th 3556 56.2%
2024 39.32 2244th 3638 38.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Chapel Hill Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.07 692nd 3558 80.6%
2019 30.01 2832nd 3684 23.1%
2021 37.51 2218th 3799 41.6%
2022 28.86 3115th 3952 21.2%
2023 46.75 1846th 4086 54.8%
2024 22.76 3686th 4261 13.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Chapel Hill Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.84 1645th 4264 61.4%
2019 36.33 3024th 4309 29.8%
2021 28.29 3496th 4451 21.5%
2022 21.00 3989th 4477 10.9%
2023 31.69 3417th 4521 24.4%
2024 23.87 3926th 4560 13.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at Chapel Hill Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.64 2384th 4306 44.6%
2019 37.39 2847th 4348 34.5%
2021 30.45 3163rd 4499 29.7%
2022 29.64 3446th 4561 24.4%
2023 33.08 3219th 4588 29.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Gifted and Talented students at Chapel Hill Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.77 1553rd 3106 50.0%
2019 40.16 2388th 3184 25.0%
2021 50.49 1742nd 3006 42.0%
2022 34.43 2373rd 2958 19.8%
2023 43.74 2151st 2980 27.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Chapel Hill Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.25 2939th 4240 30.7%
2019 61.85 1218th 4295 71.6%
2021 46.33 2095th 4331 51.6%
2022 19.54 4090th 4461 8.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Chapel Hill Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.62 2121st 4319 50.9%
2019 31.68 3216th 4357 26.2%
2021 22.54 3699th 4498 17.8%
2022 18.91 4051st 4563 11.2%
2023 29.05 3471st 4585 24.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Chapel Hill Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.00 1007th 2483 59.4%
2019 44.55 1355th 2515 46.1%
2021 31.35 1791st 2444 26.7%
2022 32.76 1769th 2421 26.9%
2023 41.80 1390th 2443 43.1%
2024 35.90 1647th 2421 32.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Chapel Hill Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.15 1870th 4168 55.1%
2019 47.14 2182nd 4188 47.9%
2021 45.49 2211th 4329 48.9%
2022 34.10 3154th 4376 27.9%
2023 41.46 2661st 4401 39.5%
2024 21.38 3889th 4431 12.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for elementary school White students at Chapel Hill Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.24 825th 3127 73.6%
2019 56.12 1322nd 3142 57.9%
2021 32.28 2252nd 3082 26.9%
2022 32.98 2310th 3082 25.0%
2023 51.01 1566th 3106 49.6%
2024 30.22 2401st 3078 22.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Chapel Hill Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Chapel Hill Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.83 950th 2252 57.8%
2022 28.81 1669th 2254 26.0%
2023 33.27 1620th 2330 30.5%
2024 26.72 1831st 2361 22.4%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Chapel Hill Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.34 686th 817 16.0%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Chapel Hill Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 54.37 538th 1643 67.3%
2023 39.86 1009th 1720 41.3%
2024 30.61 1316th 1760 25.2%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Chapel Hill Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.61 769th 1712 55.1%
2022 33.00 1250th 1757 28.9%
2023 35.53 1183rd 1815 34.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Chapel Hill Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.99 1049th 2172 51.7%
2022 24.57 1881st 2220 15.3%
2023 38.50 1428th 2251 36.6%
2024 26.27 1817th 2224 18.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Chapel Hill Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.29 1048th 2151 51.3%
2022 27.53 1705th 2221 23.2%
2023 37.70 1431st 2241 36.1%
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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Chapel Hill Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.93 811th 1501 46.0%
2022 44.82 1017th 1488 31.7%
2023 40.01 1098th 1481 25.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Chapel Hill Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.45 1497th 2118 29.3%
2022 24.74 1869th 2182 14.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Chapel Hill Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.71 835th 2168 61.5%
2022 30.63 1617th 2228 27.4%
2023 29.39 1658th 2245 26.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Chapel Hill Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.00 395th 1213 67.4%
2022 38.17 746th 1251 40.4%
2023 44.63 637th 1273 50.0%
2024 33.13 885th 1271 30.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Chapel Hill Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.67 476th 2043 76.7%
2022 33.24 1466th 2077 29.4%
2023 46.53 1066th 2116 49.6%
2024 21.61 1838th 2108 12.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for middle school White students at Chapel Hill Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.68 373rd 1700 78.1%
2022 55.81 696th 1723 59.6%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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All ratings (Avg rating: 2.3)
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Reviews:
by a teacher
Saturday, June 15, 2019

Open Quote They lost half of their teachers to other schools last year and this year teachers are again walking out in droves. Ask yourself, why would teachers quit in the middle of the year??? Close Quote


by a teacher
Sunday, May 20, 2018

Open Quote Google limits the length of reviews. To fully understand how horrible this place is, I have provided a blog @ https://truthandreflections.weebly.com/ Please visit the website to learn more about this joke of a charter school. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, May 22, 2014

Open Quote Chapel Hill Academy is one of the best charter school in Fort Worth.Great teachers!The adequacy on their teaching skills are wonderful.I advise parents to try get your children in to this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Chapel Hill Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 30 79 2 16 0 n/a n/a 0 127
2010 66 162 5 35 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2011 76 195 8 55 0 0 10 0 344
2012 87 219 7 78 4 0 12 0 407
2013 82 271 8 108 4 0 15 0 488
2014 89 279 4 109 0 3 18 0 502
2015 82 294 7 106 1 0 17 0 507
2016 68 288 8 117 2 1 22 0 506
2017 83 290 8 112 3 1 21 0 518
2018 75 283 12 111 3 1 25 0 510
2019 63 368 12 159 3 1 41 0 647
2020 63 409 23 189 3 1 46 0 734
2021 60 431 18 205 3 4 42 0 763
2022 46 397 21 185 2 3 39 0 693
2023 44 415 21 172 2 1 43 0 698
2024 34 306 16 150 1 1 27 0 535

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 Chapel Hill Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 127 9.0 14.1 55.9
2010 268 14.5 18.3 65.7
2011 344 21.0 16.3 61.9
2012 407 25.7 15.7 60.7
2013 488 30.4 16.0 64.3
2014 502 31.6 15.8 62.2
2015 507 33.0 15.3 62.9
2016 506 33.0 15.3 63.6
2017 518 33.0 15.6 59.5
2018 510 33.0 15.4 60.8
2019 647 41.1 15.7 64.6
2020 734 49.7 14.7 60.4
2021 763 53.7 14.2 60.6
2022 693 45.0 15.3 64.5
2023 698 45.9 15.2 72.9
2024 535 37.1 14.4 75

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 Chapel Hill Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 127 9.0 14.1 55.9
2010 268 14.5 18.3 65.7
2011 344 21.0 16.3 61.9
2012 407 25.7 15.7 60.7
2013 488 30.4 16.0 64.3
2014 502 31.6 15.8 62.2
2015 507 33.0 15.3 62.9
2016 506 33.0 15.3 63.6
2017 518 33.0 15.6 59.5
2018 510 33.0 15.4 60.8
2019 647 41.1 15.7 64.6
2020 734 49.7 14.7 60.4
2021 763 53.7 14.2 60.6
2022 693 45.0 15.3 64.5
2023 698 45.9 15.2 72.9
2024 535 37.1 14.4 75

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chapel Hill Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $997 (10.2%) $8,739 (89.8%) $9,737
2020 $1,115 (11.6%) $8,499 (88.4%) $9,614
2021 $853 (8.6%) $9,019 (91.4%) $9,872

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chapel Hill Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3056th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3384th of 4647 Elementary schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Chapel Hill Academy)4230
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Chapel Hill Academy)4230
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chapel Hill Academy)3752
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chapel Hill Academy)3752
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Chapel Hill Academy)2934
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Chapel Hill Academy)2934
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chapel Hill Academy)1834
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chapel Hill Academy)1834
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Chapel Hill Academy)4535
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Chapel Hill Academy)4535
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chapel Hill Academy)5716
 41%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chapel Hill Academy)5716
 41%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Chapel Hill Academy)2812
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Chapel Hill Academy)2812
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Chapel Hill Academy)3555
 20%
   6th Grade Reading (Chapel Hill Academy)3555
 20%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chapel Hill Academy)4624
 22%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chapel Hill Academy)4624
 22%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students647698
 7.9%
African American368415
 12.8%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian1221
 75%
Hispanic159172
 8.2%
Pacific Islander11
White6344
 30.2%
Two or More Races4143
 4.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.6%72.9%
 8.3%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 535 students attended Chapel Hill Academy.

Chapel Hill Academy ranks in the bottom 19.9% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Chapel Hill Academy are 57% African American, 28% Hispanic, 6% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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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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