Serving 88 students in grades 6-12, F S Lara 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 lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
The diversity score of F S Lara Academy is 0.00, 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 73% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of F S Lara Academy?
The graduation rate of F S Lara Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend F S Lara Academy?
88 students attend F S Lara Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of F S Lara Academy students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of F S Lara Academy?
F S Lara Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
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