MAINLAND PREPARATORY ACADEMY

MAINLAND PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES school district, located in LA MARQUE, TX with about 491 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 38 teachers, MAINLAND PREPARATORY ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

MAINLAND PREPARATORY ACADEMY, located in La Marque, Texas, is a tuition-free public charter school that operates under the ResponsiveEd network. The school focuses on providing a structured, academically rigorous environment designed to prepare students for higher education and future career success. By utilizing the ResponsiveEd curriculum model, the academy emphasizes a mastery-based approach to learning, ensuring that students develop a strong foundation in core subjects such as mathematics, science, and literacy while fostering character development.

As a charter institution, MAINLAND PREPARATORY ACADEMY offers an alternative to traditional district schooling, often featuring smaller class sizes and a more personalized focus on individual student progress. The school is committed to creating a safe and disciplined campus culture that encourages academic achievement and personal responsibility. Through its partnership with the broader ResponsiveEd system, the academy leverages extensive educational resources and standardized teaching methodologies to support its diverse student body in achieving their full academic potential.

For more information, contact MAINLAND PREPARATORY ACADEMY at (972) 316-3663 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

319 NEWMAN RD
LA MARQUE, TX 77568
Advertisement

MAINLAND PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in LA MARQUE, TX with about 491 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Total Students:
491
Teachers:
38
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 491 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MAINLAND PREPARATORY ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 74% of the student body.

Black or African American
73.5%
Hispanic/Latino
19.8%
Two or more races
3.1%
White
2.4%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
60.9%
Male
39.1%

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.