Serving 227 students in grades 5-12, Digital Academy Of Texas ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 55% 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 / Magnet School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Digital Academy Of Texas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Digital Academy Of Texas's student population of 227 students has declined by 74% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Digital Academy Of Texas ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Digital Academy Of Texas is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3900 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
36%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
45%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Digital Academy Of Texas's ranking?
Digital Academy Of Texas is ranked #3900 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Digital Academy Of Texas?
227 students attend Digital Academy Of Texas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Digital Academy Of Texas students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Digital Academy Of Texas offer ?
Digital Academy Of Texas offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Digital Academy Of Texas part of?
Digital Academy Of Texas is part of Texarkana Independent School District.
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