Serving 42 students in grades 11-12, Comal 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 <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
The diversity score of Comal Academy is 0.60, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Comal Academy?
The graduation rate of Comal Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Comal Academy?
42 students attend Comal Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Comal Academy students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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