Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-11, Garner College And Career Preparatory Academy 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garner College And Career Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Garner College And Career Preparatory Academy's student population of 365 students has grown by 81% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-11
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Garner College And Career Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garner College And Career Preparatory Academy is 0.44, 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
#4419 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
24%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
71%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garner College And Career Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Garner College And Career Preparatory Academy is ranked #4419 out of 8,188 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Garner College And Career Preparatory Academy?
365 students attend Garner College And Career Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Garner College And Career Preparatory Academy students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garner College And Career Preparatory Academy?
Garner College And Career Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garner College And Career Preparatory Academy offer ?
Garner College And Career Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-11
What school district is Garner College And Career Preparatory Academy part of?
Garner College And Career Preparatory Academy is part of Garner Independent School District.
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