Serving 183 students in grades 6-12, Avery Secondary ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 183 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Avery Secondary ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Avery Secondary is 0.36, 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.
Avery Secondary is ranked #1796 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Avery Secondary?
The graduation rate of Avery Secondary is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Avery Secondary?
183 students attend Avery Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Avery Secondary students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Avery Secondary?
Avery Secondary has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 183 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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