Summary:
The Great Hearts Texas charter school network operates 5 elementary schools across Texas, serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade. These schools are located in various cities, including Fort Worth, Helotes, Irving, and San Antonio, and have student populations ranging from 466 to 1,119.
Among the standout schools in the network, Great Hearts Lakeside in Fort Worth ranks in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools, with strong test scores, particularly in reading, and a low dropout rate of 0.1%. Great Hearts Monte Vista in San Antonio has the highest test scores in the network, with over 80% of 5th graders proficient or better in reading, as well as strong math and science performance. Great Hearts Invictus in Helotes also performs well, ranking second-highest in the network and excelling in reading assessments.
Across the network, the schools generally outperform the state and Great Hearts Texas averages on STAAR assessments, particularly in reading, though math scores are more mixed. The schools have very low dropout rates, ranging from 19.74% to 31.89% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and per-student spending that correlates with higher academic outcomes. These factors, along with the network's consistent high performance, suggest that the Great Hearts Texas schools could serve as a model for other charter or public schools seeking to replicate their success.
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