Serving 43 students in grades 6-12, Telles Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
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 higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
The diversity score of Telles Academy is 0.22, 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 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Telles Academy?
43 students attend Telles Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Telles Academy students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Telles Academy?
Telles Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
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