Serving 850 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Academy Of Accelerated Learning 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 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 850 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Of Accelerated Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Academy Of Accelerated Learning's student population of 850 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
850 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy Of Accelerated Learning 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 Academy Of Accelerated Learning is 0.50, 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
#6372 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
63%
53%
Black
33%
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Of Accelerated Learning's ranking?
Academy Of Accelerated Learning is ranked #6372 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Academy Of Accelerated Learning?
850 students attend Academy Of Accelerated Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Academy Of Accelerated Learning students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Of Accelerated Learning?
Academy Of Accelerated Learning has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Academy Of Accelerated Learning offer ?
Academy Of Accelerated Learning offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Academy Of Accelerated Learning part of?
Academy Of Accelerated Learning is part of Academy Of Accelerated Learning Inc School District.
In what neighborhood is Academy Of Accelerated Learning located?
Academy Of Accelerated Learning is located in the Southeast Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 13 other public schools located in Southeast Houston.
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