Serving 61 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Texas Preparatory School 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Texas Preparatory School's student population of 61 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Texas Preparatory School 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 Texas Preparatory School is 0.62, 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
#5144 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
54%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
28%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Texas Preparatory School's ranking?
Texas Preparatory School is ranked #5144 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Texas Preparatory School often compared to?
Texas Preparatory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crockett Elementary School, Valor South Austin, Blanco Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
61 students attend Texas Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Texas Preparatory School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Texas Preparatory School?
Texas Preparatory School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Texas Preparatory School offer ?
Texas Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Texas Preparatory School part of?
Texas Preparatory School is part of Texas Preparatory School District.
In what neighborhood is Texas Preparatory School located?
Texas Preparatory School is located in the Millview East neighborhood of San Marcos, TX.
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