Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ignite Community School - Mesquite 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 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ignite Community School - Mesquite's student population of 480 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
480 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Ignite Community School - Mesquite 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 - Mesquite is 0.43, 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
#6885 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
74%
54%
Black
13%
13%
White
9%
24%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
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 - Mesquite's ranking?
Ignite Community School - Mesquite is ranked #6885 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ignite Community School - Mesquite?
The graduation rate of Ignite Community School - Mesquite is 70-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ignite Community School - Mesquite?
480 students attend Ignite Community School - Mesquite.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ignite Community School - Mesquite students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ignite Community School - Mesquite?
Ignite Community School - Mesquite has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ignite Community School - Mesquite offer ?
Ignite Community School - Mesquite offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Ignite Community School - Mesquite part of?
Ignite Community School - Mesquite is part of Texas College Preparatory Academies School District.
In what neighborhood is Ignite Community School - Mesquite located?
Ignite Community School - Mesquite is located in the Skyline Village neighborhood of Lewisville, TX.
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