Serving 193 students in grades 8-12, Hall Success 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hall Success Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hall Success Academy's student population of 193 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hall Success 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 Hall Success Academy is 0.53, 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
#8060 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
49%
53%
Black
48%
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hall Success Academy's ranking?
Hall Success Academy is ranked #8060 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hall Success Academy?
The graduation rate of Hall Success Academy is 40-44%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hall Success Academy?
193 students attend Hall Success Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hall Success Academy students are Hispanic, 48% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hall Success Academy?
Hall Success Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hall Success Academy offer ?
Hall Success Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Hall Success Academy part of?
Hall Success Academy is part of Aldine Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Hall Success Academy located?
Hall Success Academy is located in the Magnolia Gardens neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 10 other public schools located in Magnolia Gardens.
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