Serving 233 students in grades 4-8, Draw Academy Upper Elementary School 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 31% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)31%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)23%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
6%
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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Draw Academy Upper Elementary School?
233 students attend Draw Academy Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Draw Academy Upper Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Draw Academy Upper Elementary School?
Draw Academy Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Draw Academy Upper Elementary School offer ?
Draw Academy Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Draw Academy Upper Elementary School part of?
Draw Academy Upper Elementary School is part of Draw Academy School District.
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