VISTA ACADEMY OF GARLAND
VISTA ACADEMY OF GARLAND is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES school district, located in GARLAND, TX with about 321 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, VISTA ACADEMY OF GARLAND has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
VISTA ACADEMY OF GARLAND is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in the Garland, Texas area. It operates under the umbrella of ResponsiveEd, a well-known charter school system that manages a variety of educational models across the state. The school is designed to offer an alternative to the traditional public school setting, focusing on a structured academic environment that emphasizes core subjects, character development, and college or career readiness.
As part of the ResponsiveEd network, the school typically utilizes a streamlined curriculum aimed at meeting Texas state standards while providing personalized attention to student progress. The campus at 3024 Anita Dr. reflects the organization's commitment to creating accessible, community-based learning environments. Families interested in the school generally look toward Vista Academy for its emphasis on small-group instruction, a supportive school culture, and a standardized approach to academic excellence.
For more information, contact VISTA ACADEMY OF GARLAND at (972) 840-1100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GARLAND, TX 75041
(972) 840-1100
http://www.responsiveed.com
VISTA ACADEMY OF GARLAND is a public Title I Charter school in GARLAND, TX with about 321 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
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Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES
- Total Students:
- 321
- Teachers:
- 27.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 321 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 66.7%
- White
- 15.6%
- Black or African American
- 14.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.