Education Center International Academy, TX

Original Research by School Decision on Education Center International Academy

Education Center International Academy is a small tuition-free charter district serving early elementary through middle elementary grades across three campuses in the Dallas County area. The district enrolls a diverse student body, with substantial representation across racial and ethnic groups and a mixed-income population, though data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility is not available.

The academic picture is mixed. In English language arts, the district shows relative strength in the upper elementary grades, with a majority of fifth graders meeting proficiency standards and a substantial share of sixth graders doing so as well. Performance in third and fourth grade ELA is lower. Mathematics proficiency across the district sits well below state benchmarks. Third-grade math proficiency is quite low, with fourth grade even lower, though fifth grade shows an uptick and sixth grade performance is modest. Science and social studies proficiency are particularly weak, with only a small fraction of students tested meeting standards. The one available social studies data point, from fifth grade, shows especially low proficiency. State testing does not include the pre-K and kindergarten grades the district serves.

Within Dallas County's district cohort, Education Center International Academy's overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint, a finding that reflects its relative performance across all tested areas. The district's chronic absenteeism rate sits slightly below the county median, suggesting attendance patterns comparable to other county districts. Per-pupil current spending is in the lower range among county peers, consistent with a small charter operation.

The district operates three separate campuses rather than a single building, which shapes its footprint across Sunnyvale, Rowlett, and Royse City. No major recent curriculum, pedagogy, or governance changes with lasting parent impact have been publicly reported. The charter renewal process is current.

A parent considering this district should understand that ELA performance strengthens notably in the upper elementary grades tested, while math and particularly science and social studies lag significantly. The district's small size and multi-campus structure are defining characteristics. State testing data covers only grades three through six; no information is available on kindergarten and first-grade literacy or numeracy outcomes.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

438

Grades

PK–06

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 32%

Black 19%

White 40%

Asian 4%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

13%

67%

Gr 4

25%

41%

Gr 5

67%

73%

Gr 6

57%

75%

Math

Gr 3

47%

Gr 4

13%

29%

Gr 5

44%

36%

Gr 6

14%

50%

Science

Gr 5

22%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

45%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

57%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

14%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

14%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

31%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

23%

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

EDUCATION CENTER INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY 1

EDUCATION CENTER INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY 2

EDUCATION CENTER INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY 3

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

4 grades reported

27%

Grade 3

21%

Grade 4

40%

Grade 5

33%

Grade 6

English Language Arts

4 grades reported

39%

Grade 3

33%

Grade 4

70%

Grade 5

67%

Grade 6

Science

1 grade reported

10%

Grade 5

Social Studies

1 grade reported

10%

Grade 8

Data Currently Unavailable

Community & Housing Context
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.