Serving 37 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus's student population of 37 students has declined by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6034 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
30%
53%
Black
59%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus's ranking?
Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus is ranked #6034 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus?
37 students attend Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus?
Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus offer ?
Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus part of?
Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus is part of Texas Preparatory School District.
In what neighborhood is Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus located?
Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus is located in the University Hills neighborhood of San Marcos, TX.
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