Serving 242 students in grades 3-12, Texas Empowerment 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 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Texas Empowerment Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Texas Empowerment Academy's student population of 242 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
Texas Empowerment Academy 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 Texas Empowerment 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6270 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
10%
53%
Black
88%
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Texas Empowerment Academy is ranked #6270 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Texas Empowerment Academy?
242 students attend Texas Empowerment Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Texas Empowerment Academy students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Texas Empowerment Academy?
Texas Empowerment Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Texas Empowerment Academy offer ?
Texas Empowerment Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is Texas Empowerment Academy part of?
Texas Empowerment Academy is part of Texas Empowerment Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Texas Empowerment Academy located?
Texas Empowerment Academy is located in the Windsor Park neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 6 other public schools located in Windsor Park.
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