Choices For Accelerated Learning Academy serves 62 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
62 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
87%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
13%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
3%
8%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Choices For Accelerated Learning Academy?
62 students attend Choices For Accelerated Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Choices For Accelerated Learning Academy students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are White.
What grades does Choices For Accelerated Learning Academy offer ?
Choices For Accelerated Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Choices For Accelerated Learning Academy part of?
Choices For Accelerated Learning Academy is part of Mathis Independent School District.
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