Serving 150 students in grades 10-12, Garza Independence High School 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Garza Independence High School 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 Garza Independence High School is 0.65, which is more 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garza Independence High School?
The graduation rate of Garza Independence High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Garza Independence High School?
150 students attend Garza Independence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Garza Independence High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garza Independence High School?
Garza Independence High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garza Independence High School offer ?
Garza Independence High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Garza Independence High School part of?
In what neighborhood is Garza Independence High School located?
Garza Independence High School is located in the Central East Austin neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 3 other public schools located in Central East Austin.
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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