Serving 511 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Founders Classical Academy Of Mesquite 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 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than 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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Founders Classical Academy Of Mesquite's student population of 511 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Founders Classical Academy Of Mesquite 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 Founders Classical Academy Of Mesquite is 0.46, 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
#6718 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
72%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
10%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Founders Classical Academy Of Mesquite's ranking?
Founders Classical Academy Of Mesquite is ranked #6718 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Founders Classical Academy Of Mesquite?
The graduation rate of Founders Classical Academy Of Mesquite is 80-89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Founders Classical Academy Of Mesquite?
511 students attend Founders Classical Academy Of Mesquite.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Founders Classical Academy Of Mesquite students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Founders Classical Academy Of Mesquite?
Founders Classical Academy Of Mesquite has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Founders Classical Academy Of Mesquite offer ?
Founders Classical Academy Of Mesquite offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Founders Classical Academy Of Mesquite part of?
Founders Classical Academy Of Mesquite is part of Texas College Preparatory Academies School District.
In what neighborhood is Founders Classical Academy Of Mesquite located?
Founders Classical Academy Of Mesquite is located in the Skyline Village neighborhood of Lewisville, TX.
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