Summary:
Nova Academy is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades PK-4 in the Nova Academy district in Dallas, Texas. With a total enrollment of 83 students, the school faces significant academic and resource challenges, as evidenced by its declining statewide ranking and below-average test scores.
Nova Academy's STAAR test scores in reading and math for 3rd and 4th grades consistently fall below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 14.29% to 50% compared to the state's 40.86% to 53.73%. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, from 2,057 out of 4,647 Texas elementary schools in 2022-2023 (3 stars) to 3,810 out of 4,651 in 2024-2025 (1 star), indicating a concerning trend of declining academic performance.
Additionally, Nova Academy district is ranked 859 out of 961 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (96.39%) suggests that it serves a predominantly low-income student population, which may contribute to the academic challenges. The school's per-student spending of $11,604 is higher than the state average, but the high student-teacher ratio of 20.4 indicates that the resources may not be effectively allocated to support student learning and engagement.
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