Serving 36 students in grades 8-12, Clearfork Academy ranks in the top 30% 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 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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 / Charter School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 36:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clearfork Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Clearfork Academy's student population of 36 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Clearfork Academy is 0.51, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
28%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
64%
26%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
16%
57%
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 37% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Clearfork Academy?
36 students attend Clearfork Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Clearfork Academy students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clearfork Academy?
Clearfork Academy has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clearfork Academy offer ?
Clearfork Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Clearfork Academy part of?
Clearfork Academy is part of University Of Texas University Charter School District.
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