Serving 586 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, P M Akin Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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P M Akin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
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P M Akin Elementary School's student population of 586 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
P M Akin Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P M Akin Elementary School is 0.71, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#801 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
15%
13%
White
46%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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P M Akin Elementary School is ranked #801 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are P M Akin Elementary School often compared to?
P M Akin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rita Smith Elementary School, R F Hartman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend P M Akin Elementary School?
586 students attend P M Akin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of P M Akin Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P M Akin Elementary School?
P M Akin Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does P M Akin Elementary School offer ?
P M Akin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is P M Akin Elementary School part of?
P M Akin Elementary School is part of Wylie Independent School District.
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