The top reported proficiency rate is 57% in English language arts. The lowest is 52% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy
Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy is a small public elementary school in Arlington serving prekindergarten through fourth grade. It sits within Mansfield ISD, a district that has been actively investing in facilities and maintaining a stable tax environment.
The school enrolls a diverse student body in which a substantial majority qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The enrollment breaks down across race and ethnicity with Black students representing the largest share, followed by Hispanic, white, and Asian students in smaller proportions. The grade distribution is roughly even across the school, with slightly more fourth graders than younger grades. The school does not report special education or English learner rates, so those details are not available to parents.
On state testing, the school's recent results show mixed performance by grade level. In third grade, fewer than half of students tested met or exceeded proficiency in math, and the math achievement score was below the overall range for the state. The math picture is stronger in fourth grade, where a slight majority reached proficiency. English language arts results are somewhat brighter: just over half of third graders reached proficiency, while a strong majority of fourth graders did. When looking across all tested grades and subjects combined, students who reached proficiency (Meets or Masters) represent a narrow majority, with fewer students reaching the highest mastery level in math than in language arts.
Relative to other districts in Tarrant County, Charlotte Anderson's overall proficiency index sits in the top quartile. This suggests the school performs above the county median even as absolute proficiency rates remain moderate. The comparison carries an important note: it reflects county membership, not necessarily schools that are nearby neighbors.
Mansfield ISD, the school's parent district, recently won voter approval for a major bond package in 2024 that includes facility improvements such as HVAC, roofing, plumbing, and electrical upgrades across the system, as well as instructional technology and weapons-detection systems. The bond did not require a tax rate increase. The district has also cut its property tax rate for several consecutive years; however, rising property appraisals have offset those cuts for homeowners, meaning the average tax bill may still rise even as the rate falls. This is a concrete consideration for families relocating to the area. Additionally, in 2021 the district passed a "penny swap" that shifted tax revenue from debt service to instruction without changing the overall rate, generating additional funding for classroom instruction and student programs.
Housing values in the 76017 zip code are moderate relative to state and national benchmarks. Rent prices have edged down slightly year over year. The mortgage-to-income ratio and rent-to-income ratio both sit below national thresholds, suggesting affordability is within reasonable range for many families, though individual circumstances vary widely.
The school offers a preparatory academy approach through grade four. Specific course offerings, staffing details, attendance data, and discipline data were not available in the provided information. A parent seeking deeper detail on classroom structure, special programs, or school culture may want to connect with the school directly or visit the campus.
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