Serving 414 students in grades 6-9, Int'l Newcomer 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤1% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: 6-9
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Int'l Newcomer Academy's student population of 414 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Int'l Newcomer 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 Int'l Newcomer Academy is 0.52, 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
#8187 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
67%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
12%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Int'l Newcomer Academy's ranking?
Int'l Newcomer Academy is ranked #8187 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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤1% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Int'l Newcomer Academy?
414 students attend Int'l Newcomer Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Int'l Newcomer Academy students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Int'l Newcomer Academy?
Int'l Newcomer Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Int'l Newcomer Academy offer ?
Int'l Newcomer Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Int'l Newcomer Academy part of?
Int'l Newcomer Academy is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
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