North Texas Collegiate Academy, TX

Original Research by School Decision on North Texas Collegiate Academy

North Texas Collegiate Academy is a charter district serving prekindergarten through eighth grade across three campuses in Denton County. The district enrolls a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic enrollment and substantial African American representation; the balance includes white students and a smaller Asian population. The overall enrollment spans from its primary grades through middle school, with declining numbers in the upper grades.

Academic performance across the district shows a mixed picture. In English language arts, proficiency runs in the range of roughly one-half of students meeting the state standard in third and fourth grade, declining to lower rates in fifth grade and sixth grade, then recovering somewhat by eighth grade. Math proficiency follows a somewhat steeper downward slope, with stronger performance in the primary grades that drops notably in sixth grade before recovering slightly in seventh and eighth. Science proficiency is notably low across the grades where tested, and social studies proficiency in eighth grade sits particularly low. The district's overall proficiency index places it below the midpoint among Denton County's districts.

Chronic absenteeism at the district level is a significant soft spot, sitting in the bottom quartile among the county's districts. A parent may want to look into this further with the district and understand what factors are driving the pattern and what supports are in place. Per-pupil current spending is in the lower range relative to district peers in the county, though this reflects the charter model's budget structure rather than necessarily a quality shortfall.

The district operates as an open-enrollment charter, meaning families choose to enroll rather than attending by residence. The three campuses are located in Denton, Lewisville, and Little Elm. No recent major district changes or expansions were publicly reported. The school's name signals a college-preparatory or collegiate pathway emphasis, though program details were not available in the data provided.

For families considering this district, the academic results, particularly in upper middle grades and in science and social studies, represent a real area to weigh carefully. The chronic absenteeism pattern also deserves direct conversation with the school about root causes and intervention strategies. The prekindergarten offering through eighth grade covers an extended span for one district, which may appeal to families seeking continuity from early childhood through middle school, though the declining enrollment in the upper grades suggests some families may be transitioning elsewhere as their children advance.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

764

Grades

PK–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 55%

Black 22%

White 18%

Asian 1%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

53%

61%

Gr 4

43%

75%

Gr 5

32%

75%

Gr 6

38%

40%

Gr 7

43%

Gr 8

46%

50%

Math

Gr 3

39%

72%

Gr 4

54%

67%

Gr 5

48%

67%

Gr 6

30%

Gr 7

35%

57%

Gr 8

46%

17%

Science

Gr 5

12%

58%

Gr 8

29%

17%

Social studies

Gr 8

25%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

47%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

22%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

51%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

27%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

51%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

27%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

29%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

NORTH TEXAS COLLEGIATE ACADEMY-NORTH CAMPUS

NORTH TEXAS COLLEGIATE ACADEMY-SOUTH CAMPUS

NORTH TEXAS COLLEGIATE ACADEMY-EAST CAMPUS

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

46%

Grade 3

57%

Grade 4

51%

Grade 5

30%

Grade 6

39%

Grade 7

41%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

55%

Grade 3

52%

Grade 4

38%

Grade 5

39%

Grade 6

43%

Grade 7

47%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

19%

Grade 5

26%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

21%

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.