Serving 101 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Big Springs Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Springs Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Big Springs Charter School's student population of 101 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
101 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Motto
Failure is Not an Option.
School Rankings
Big Springs Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Springs Charter School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7606 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Hispanic
55%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
43%
24%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Springs Charter School's ranking?
Big Springs Charter School is ranked #7606 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Big Springs Charter School?
The graduation rate of Big Springs Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Big Springs Charter School?
101 students attend Big Springs Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Big Springs Charter School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Big Springs Charter School?
Big Springs Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Big Springs Charter School offer ?
Big Springs Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Big Springs Charter School part of?
Big Springs Charter School is part of Big Springs Charter School District.
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