North Texas Collegiate Academy-South Campus

North Texas Collegiate Academy-South Campus in Lewisville, TX, is a small public charter school serving 259 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade, and it stands out for serving a community with very high economic need, where nearly all students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

This school faces significant challenges, most notably a sharp decline in academic performance. Its state ranking dropped from the 33rd percentile in the 2024-2025 school year to the 3rd percentile in 2025-2026, placing it in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools. This decline affected nearly every student group, suggesting a systemic issue. A key factor is funding: the school spends about $7,600 per student, which is dramatically less than nearby Lewisville Independent School District (Isd) schools like Garden Ridge Elementary and Forest Vista Elementary, which spend between $10,600 and $13,300 per student. This funding gap of roughly $3,000 to $5,700 per student likely translates into fewer resources, larger class sizes (with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1, higher than the nearby average of 12:1), and less support staff.

Despite these hurdles, there is a surprising bright spot: the school’s 7th and 8th-grade math program. In the 2025-2026 school year, 50% of 7th graders and 38.1% of 8th graders were proficient in math, significantly exceeding the state average for 7th grade (29.41%). This strength is notable, especially when compared to other high-poverty schools in the area, such as Central Elementary and Mill Street Elementary, which also struggle academically. The school’s unique PK-8 structure and its concentrated poverty, combined with lower funding, create a complex picture where a strong middle school math program offers a glimmer of hope amid systemic challenges.