The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (09-10)
40 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50-59%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-79%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)98%
49%
Black
(09-10)n/a
14%
White
(09-10)2%
33%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
80%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Gabriel Tafolla Academy School District
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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Gabriel Tafolla Academy?
40 students attend Gabriel Tafolla Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Gabriel Tafolla Academy students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Gabriel Tafolla Academy offer ?
Gabriel Tafolla Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Gabriel Tafolla Academy part of?
Gabriel Tafolla Academy is part of Gabriel Tafolla Academy School District.
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