International Leadership of Texas (iltexas), TX

Original Research by School Decision on International Leadership of Texas (iltexas)

International Leadership of Texas (ILTexas) is a statewide open-enrollment charter network that operates across multiple Texas metro areas with a distinctive approach combining trilingual instruction (English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese) and a structured leadership curriculum grounded in Marine Corps leadership principles. The network is undergoing rapid expansion; as of the most recent data, it serves students in prekindergarten through twelfth grade across campuses located in Garland, Arlington, Keller, North Richland Hills, Grand Prairie, Katy, Houston, College Station, Lancaster, Richmond, Pearland, and other areas. Several new K-8 campuses have recently opened in the Houston area, and new high school campuses are under development to create complete K-12 pathways so families can keep their children in the ILTexas system through graduation rather than transferring.

All ILTexas students wear uniforms daily as part of the district's operational model. The network is tuition-free and accessible to families across the regions it serves, removing a traditional barrier of cost or residency-based assignment.

Academic performance across the ILTexas network reflects an area of concern. On recent state assessments, overall proficiency in math falls below where many would expect, with pass rates clustering in the low range across elementary and middle grades. English language arts shows somewhat stronger performance in upper middle grades but remains uneven across the grade band. Science proficiency is notably weak at the elementary level, improving in eighth grade. When placed against all other districts in Dallas County, the ILTexas proficiency index falls below the midpoint, suggesting performance trails the typical district in that county.

The student body is diverse. A substantial share of students identify as Hispanic, and a significant share as Black. Asian students make up a meaningful minority enrollment. The racial composition leans toward students of color, which is typical for schools in growing suburban and Houston-area communities where ILTexas operates.

A notable observation is that high school enrollment drops sharply compared to middle and elementary grades. The district reports substantially fewer ninth through twelfth graders than students in earlier grades. This pattern may reflect the recent expansion of high school capacity or differences in enrollment pipeline; a parent should ask the network directly whether this reflects intentional feeder patterns, transfers to traditional high schools, or other factors.

The network's per-pupil spending falls in the lower range compared to other Dallas County districts, though chronic absenteeism sits close to the county median, suggesting attendance challenges are not uniquely acute.

ILTexas appeals to families drawn to the trilingual curriculum, the leadership training component, uniform expectations, and the growing availability of complete K-12 pathways in their metro area. It is a choice-based school system without boundary or residence requirements, and the tuition-free model opens access that families in charter-eligible regions would otherwise need to pursue through selective admission or private payment. However, the current academic performance data would warrant conversations with individual campuses about their specific instructional approach, student support systems, and context before enrollment.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

22,780

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 59%

Black 24%

White 9%

Asian 4%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

33%

57%

Gr 4

22%

18%

Gr 5

38%

23%

Gr 6

35%

60%

Gr 7

39%

61%

Gr 8

36%

48%

Math

Gr 3

26%

Gr 4

11%

40%

Gr 5

26%

Gr 6

13%

35%

Gr 7

Gr 8

22%

36%

Science

Gr 5

20%

Gr 8

30%

58%

Social studies

Gr 8

15%

34%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

33%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

14%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

33%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

15%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

30%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

11%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

46%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

21%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

40%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

16%

—

Schools in this District

44 schools are officially reported under this district.

ILTEXAS GARLAND H S

ILTEXAS GARLAND EL

ILTEXAS GARLAND MIDDLE

ILTEXAS ARLINGTON MIDDLE

ILTEXAS ARLINGTON EL

ILTEXAS KELLER MIDDLE

ILTEXAS KELLER EL

ILTEXAS ARLINGTON-GRAND PRAIRIE H S

ILTEXAS NORTH RICHLAND HILLS MIDDLE

ILTEXAS NORTH RICHLAND HILLS EL

ILTEXAS KATY EL

ILTEXAS KELLER SAGINAW H S

ILTEXAS GRAND PRAIRIE MIDDLE

ILTEXAS WESTPARK EL

ILTEXAS GRAND PRAIRIE EL

ILTEXAS WESTPARK MIDDLE

ILTEXAS KATY MIDDLE

ILTEXAS LANCASTER MIDDLE

ILTEXAS SAGINAW MIDDLE

ILTEXAS WOODHAVEN EL

ILTEXAS HOUSTON WINDMILL LAKES MIDDLE

ILTEXAS HOUSTON OREM EL

ILTEXAS HOUSTON WINDMILL LAKES EL

ILTEXAS KATY WESTPARK H S

ILTEXAS WOODHAVEN MIDDLE

ILTEXAS LANCASTER EL

ILTEXAS HOUSTON OREM MIDDLE

ILTEXAS SAGINAW EL

ILTEXAS LANCASTER DESOTO H S

ILTEXAS COLLEGE STATION EL

ILTEXAS HOUSTON WINDMILL LAKES OREM H S

ILTEXAS COLLEGE STATION MIDDLE

ILTEXAS AGGIELAND H S

ILTEXAS RICHMOND EL

ILTEXAS RICHMOND MIDDLE

ILTEXAS HERITAGE EL

ILTEXAS HERITAGE MIDDLE

ILTEXAS PEARLAND EL

ILTEXAS PEARLAND MIDDLE

ILTEXAS BG RAMIREZ MIDDLE

ILTEXAS BG RAMIREZ EL

ILTEXAS MSG RAMIREZ EL

ILTEXAS MSG RAMIREZ MIDDLE

ILTEXAS LIBERTY H S

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

32%

Grade 3

12%

Grade 4

31%

Grade 5

19%

Grade 6

Grade 7

26%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

15%

Grade 3

37%

Grade 4

26%

Grade 5

41%

Grade 6

45%

Grade 7

39%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

11%

Grade 5

37%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

20%

Grade 8

Data Currently Unavailable

Community & Housing Context
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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