Serving 90 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Georgetown Charter Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Georgetown Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
90 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2454 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
29%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
50%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Georgetown Charter Academy's ranking?
Georgetown Charter Academy is ranked #2454 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Georgetown Charter Academy?
90 students attend Georgetown Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Georgetown Charter Academy students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Georgetown Charter Academy?
Georgetown Charter Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Georgetown Charter Academy offer ?
Georgetown Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Georgetown Charter Academy part of?
Georgetown Charter Academy is part of Priority Charter Schools School District.
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