Achieve Academy

300 Pirate Dr
Wylie, TX 75098
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 127 students in grades 4-12, Achieve Academy ranks in the bottom 50% 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 127 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Achieve Academy's student population of 127 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
127 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Achieve 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 Achieve Academy is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#5273 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≥50%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Achieve Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Achieve Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Achieve Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Achieve Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
36%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Achieve Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Achieve Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
39%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Achieve Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Achieve Academy and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Achieve Academy and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Achieve Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Achieve Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Achieve Academy's ranking?
Achieve Academy is ranked #5273 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Achieve Academy often compared to?
Achieve Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center, C M Rice Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Achieve Academy?
The graduation rate of Achieve Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Achieve Academy?
127 students attend Achieve Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Achieve Academy students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Achieve Academy?
Achieve Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Achieve Academy offer ?
Achieve Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Achieve Academy part of?
Achieve Academy is part of Wylie Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 127 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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