Serving 480 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Founders Classical Academy-tyler 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 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Founders Classical Academy-tyler's student population of 480 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
480 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Founders Classical Academy-tyler 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 Founders Classical Academy-tyler is 0.65, which is more 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
#4867 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
26%
54%
Black
11%
13%
White
52%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Founders Classical Academy-tyler's ranking?
Founders Classical Academy-tyler is ranked #4867 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Founders Classical Academy-tyler often compared to?
Founders Classical Academy-tyleris often viewed alongside schools like Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Founders Classical Academy-tyler?
The graduation rate of Founders Classical Academy-tyler is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Founders Classical Academy-tyler?
480 students attend Founders Classical Academy-tyler.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Founders Classical Academy-tyler students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Founders Classical Academy-tyler?
Founders Classical Academy-tyler has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Founders Classical Academy-tyler offer ?
Founders Classical Academy-tyler offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Founders Classical Academy-tyler part of?
Founders Classical Academy-tyler is part of Texas College Preparatory Academies School District.
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