Serving 170 students in grades 1-8, Austin Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Austin Academy?
170 students attend Austin Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Austin Academy students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Austin Academy?
Austin Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
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