TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL
TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL school district, located in SAN MARCOS, TX with about 138 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 13 teachers, TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL, located in San Marcos, Texas, is an open-enrollment public charter school that serves students in grades K-12. Committed to providing a rigorous academic environment, the school emphasizes a college-preparatory curriculum designed to equip students with the critical thinking skills and knowledge necessary for success in higher education and beyond. By maintaining a smaller school setting, TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL aims to foster a supportive and focused community where educators can provide personalized attention to meet the diverse needs of their students.
Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and the cultivation of responsible citizenship. Their educational approach integrates traditional instruction with innovative teaching strategies to ensure that students are not only academically proficient but also well-prepared to navigate the challenges of the modern world. With a mission rooted in high expectations and community involvement, TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL seeks to bridge the gap between high school and post-secondary achievement for families in the San Marcos area.
For more information, contact TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL at (512) 805-3000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SAN MARCOS, TX 78666
(512) 805-3000
http://www.texasprep.us
TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in SAN MARCOS, TX with about 138 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
-
Elementary School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL
- Total Students:
- 138
- Teachers:
- 13.88
- 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 138 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 53.6%
- White
- 28.3%
- Black or African American
- 8.0%
- Asian
- 5.1%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Female
- 51.4%
- Male
- 48.6%
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.