Serving 54 students in grades 1-12, Comquest Academy 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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: 1-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Comquest Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Comquest Academy's student population of 54 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Comquest 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 Comquest Academy is 0.49, 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
#7344 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
69%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
18%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Comquest Academy's ranking?
Comquest Academy is ranked #7344 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Comquest Academy?
The graduation rate of Comquest Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Comquest Academy?
54 students attend Comquest Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Comquest Academy students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Comquest Academy?
Comquest Academy has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Comquest Academy offer ?
Comquest Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Comquest Academy part of?
Comquest Academy is part of Comquest Academy School District.
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