Serving 43 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Cactus Academic Center 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 11-19% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
43 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)11-19%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-29%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)14%
52%
Black
(15-16)28%
13%
White
(15-16)54%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
2%
Graduation Rate
(13-14)40-59%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cactus Academic Center?
The graduation rate of Cactus Academic Center is 40-59%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Cactus Academic Center?
43 students attend Cactus Academic Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Cactus Academic Center students are White, 28% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cactus Academic Center?
Cactus Academic Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cactus Academic Center offer ?
Cactus Academic Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Cactus Academic Center part of?
Cactus Academic Center is part of Levelland Independent School District.
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