Vanguard Academy
4 out of 5 | 6 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 860 school students from grades PK-9
- Ranks 243rd out of 1,763 middle schools in TX.
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Yes
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1200 E Kelly, Pharr, TX 78577
- Principal or Admin: Narciso M Garcia
- Fax: (956) 702-2180
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
- Charter School
School District Details
- Vanguard Academy
- Per-Pupil Spending: $5,702
- Students Per Teacher: 17.9
- Enrolled Students: 860
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 860
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 48.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 395 (45.9%)
- Females: 465 (54.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 151 (17.6%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 540 (62.8%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 691 (80.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | 4 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 829 | 96.4% |
| White | 27 | 3.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 100 | 11.6% |
| Kindergarten | 108 | 12.6% |
| 1st Grade | 95 | 11.0% |
| 2nd Grade | 95 | 11.0% |
| 3rd Grade | 105 | 12.2% |
| 4th Grade | 79 | 9.2% |
| 5th Grade | 85 | 9.9% |
| 6th Grade | 78 | 9.1% |
| 7th Grade | 55 | 6.4% |
| 8th Grade | 40 | 4.7% |
| 9th Grade | 20 | 2.3% |
Faculty Breakdown (2010)
Average Teacher Experience
School:
4.6
District:
4.6
State:
11.3
Percent of Teachers With 1-5 Years Experience
School:
43.8%
District:
43.8%
State:
31.0%
Percent of Teachers With 6-10 Years Experience
School:
25.0%
District:
25.0%
State:
20.3%
Percent of Teachers With 11-20 Years Experience
School:
14.6%
District:
14.6%
State:
24.4%
Faculty Salary (2010)
School Administration Average Base Salary
School:
$51,738
District:
$51,738
State:
$70,209
Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$44,419
District:
$44,419
State:
$48,263
Beginning Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$42,850
District:
$42,850
State:
$41,165
Teacher With 1-5 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$42,410
State:
$43,527
Teacher With 6-10 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$46,608
State:
$46,149
Teacher With 11-20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$48,486
State:
$50,153
Source: TX Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 4
4 out of 5 | 6 Reviews
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6 reviews for Vanguard Academy
- Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on May 22, 2011
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - I'm a student at Vanguard Academy and I really like this school a lot because of the staff and the support they give me. Also because it's a fine arts school and I really like that.
- Reviewed by Student on February 20, 2011
- Rating:
(3 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - 6th gra
- Reviewed by Student on February 14, 2011
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- Well, I am a student at Vanguard Academy. I have been for four years straight. This school is the most amazing charter school in the valley. I presume all my fellow peers will find sucess in life in their perfect way. This school helps us recognize what truly matters in life. I am proud to be a Vanguard student.
-Analicia Safire Alviar
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on February 25, 2010
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- My son has attended Vanguard Academy for 4yrs and I really appreciate all the staff who have helped my son become an excellent student and child. They teach the children to have respect for themselves and their elders. The methods of teaching are exceptional. I am extremely satisfied with the Vanguard Academy. I am proud that my son is part of such an incredible environment.
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on February 23, 2010
- Rating:
(2 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - The school has made great strides, however; it is lacking in providing library
resources, adequate p.e. facilities, academic competitive teams such as DI. It does not address the needs of identified G.T. students. When will this change? Will the board makes changes
soon. If you intend to keep the top notch
students from surrounding districts something has to change
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on December 03, 2009
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- My two children attend Vanguard Academy and this school provides a wonderful learning environment for students of all ages. It allows students to view material through different perspectives, and provides a learning experience unlike any other in public schools. I am extremely impressed with their staff and administration.
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Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that Vanguard Academy performed on average better than many other schools across the state on TAKS state exams in the following subjects:
- Math
- Reading
- Science
- Social Studies
- Writing
AYP and Performance (2010)
Overall AYP Met: Yes
TAKS - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 87.0% | 86.0% |
| 2009 | 84.0% | 84.0% | 84.0% |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 68.0% | 83.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.0% | 97.0% | 92.0% |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 95.0% | 89.0% |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 88.0% |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 96.0% | 88.0% |
| 2009 | 82.0% | 82.0% | 86.0% |
| 2008 | 81.0% | 81.0% | 84.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 90.0% | 86.0% |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 86.0% | 84.0% |
| 2008 | 81.0% | 81.0% | 83.0% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 98.0% | 98.0% | 92.0% |
| 2009 | 97.0% | 97.0% | 91.0% |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 91.0% |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 94.0% | 86.0% |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 90.0% | 84.0% |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 83.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 91.0% | 85.0% |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 92.0% | 83.0% |
| 2008 | 98.0% | 98.0% | 83.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 85.0% | 88.0% |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 78.0% | 84.0% |
| 2008 | 78.0% | 78.0% | 81.0% |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 90.0% | 82.0% |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 88.0% | 80.0% |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 88.0% | 80.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 93.0% | 86.0% |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 91.0% |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 93.0% | 91.0% |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 96.0% | 81.0% |
| 2009 | 79.0% | 79.0% | 79.0% |
| 2008 | 96.0% | 96.0% | 76.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 86.0% |
| 2009 | 85.0% | 85.0% | 84.0% |
| 2008 | 85.0% | 85.0% | 84.0% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 74.0% |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 95.0% | 72.0% |
| 2008 | 98.0% | 98.0% | 70.0% |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 92.0% | 80.0% |
| 2009 | 97.0% | 97.0% | 79.0% |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 88.0% | 75.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 91.0% |
| 2009 | 97.0% | 97.0% | 93.0% |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 92.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 67.0% | 78.0% |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 89.0% | 72.0% |
| 2008 | 65.0% | 65.0% | 68.0% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 95.0% |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 92.0% |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 90.0% |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 89.0% | 70.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 92.0% |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 80.0% | 87.0% |
Source: TX Department of Education 2009-2010
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