Education Center At The Colony serves 80 students in grades 1-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
80 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥90%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-89%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
23%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
59%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Education Center At The Colony?
80 students attend Education Center At The Colony.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Education Center At The Colony students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Education Center At The Colony?
Education Center At The Colony has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Education Center At The Colony offer ?
Education Center At The Colony offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Education Center At The Colony part of?
Education Center At The Colony is part of North Texas Collegiate Academy School District.
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