Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ignite Community School - Mainland 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ignite Community School - Mainland ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ignite Community School - Mainland's student population of 327 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
327 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Ignite Community School - Mainland 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 Ignite Community School - Mainland is 0.53, 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
#5750 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Hispanic
30%
54%
Black
62%
13%
White
2%
24%
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ignite Community School - Mainland's ranking?
Ignite Community School - Mainland is ranked #5750 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ignite Community School - Mainland?
327 students attend Ignite Community School - Mainland.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Ignite Community School - Mainland students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ignite Community School - Mainland?
Ignite Community School - Mainland has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ignite Community School - Mainland offer ?
Ignite Community School - Mainland offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ignite Community School - Mainland part of?
Ignite Community School - Mainland is part of Texas College Preparatory Academies School District.
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