Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Vista Academy Of Garland 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 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Vista Academy Of Garland's student population of 335 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
Vista Academy Of Garland 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 Vista Academy Of Garland is 0.41, 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
#4260 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
75%
53%
Black
15%
13%
White
7%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Vista Academy Of Garland is ranked #4260 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Vista Academy Of Garland?
335 students attend Vista Academy Of Garland.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Vista Academy Of Garland students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Academy Of Garland?
Vista Academy Of Garland has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vista Academy Of Garland offer ?
Vista Academy Of Garland offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Vista Academy Of Garland part of?
Vista Academy Of Garland is part of Texas College Preparatory Academies School District.
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