Serving 534 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Charles Acton Leadershp Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charles Acton Leadershp Academy's student population of 534 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Charles Acton Leadershp Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles Acton Leadershp Academy is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6502 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
50%
53%
Black
45%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles Acton Leadershp Academy's ranking?
Charles Acton Leadershp Academy is ranked #6502 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Charles Acton Leadershp Academy often compared to?
Charles Acton Leadershp Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Charles Acton Leadershp Academy?
534 students attend Charles Acton Leadershp Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Charles Acton Leadershp Academy students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles Acton Leadershp Academy?
Charles Acton Leadershp Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charles Acton Leadershp Academy offer ?
Charles Acton Leadershp Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Charles Acton Leadershp Academy part of?
Charles Acton Leadershp Academy is part of Duncanville Independent School District.
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