Serving 122 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, West Columbia Charter 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 was 50-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
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School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
122 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50-59%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)45-49%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)26%
52%
Black
(15-16)9%
13%
White
(15-16)63%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
2%
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≥50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shekinah Radiance Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Columbia Charter School?
The graduation rate of West Columbia Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend West Columbia Charter School?
122 students attend West Columbia Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of West Columbia Charter School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Columbia Charter School?
West Columbia Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Columbia Charter School offer ?
West Columbia Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is West Columbia Charter School part of?
West Columbia Charter School is part of Shekinah Radiance Academy School District.
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