Cityscape Schools

The Cityscape Schools district in Texas operates two elementary schools - East Grand Preparatory Academy and Buckner Preparatory. Both schools are struggling, with low test scores and rankings compared to the state average.

East Grand Preparatory Academy is ranked 2149 out of 4651 Texas elementary schools, with a 3-star rating, while Buckner Preparatory is ranked 4299 with a 0-star rating. Both schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in STAAR reading, math, science, and social studies compared to the state average. For example, only 28.89% of 3rd graders at East Grand Preparatory Academy were proficient in reading, compared to the state average of 52.02%. Buckner Preparatory's test scores are even lower, with only 22.5% of 3rd graders proficient in reading.

The Cityscape Schools district as a whole is ranked 671 out of 961 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating, indicating that the district is performing well below the state average. Both schools have a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, over 92%, suggesting a high-poverty student population. The schools also have relatively high student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to the challenges they face in improving academic outcomes. Overall, the data suggests that significant interventions and support may be needed to turn around the performance of these schools and ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.