Serving 352 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Washington Stem 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Washington Stem Academy is ranked #4913 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Washington Stem Academy?
352 students attend Washington Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Washington Stem Academy students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Stem Academy?
Washington Stem Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington Stem Academy offer ?
Washington Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Washington Stem Academy part of?
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