Serving 61 students in grades 7-11, Jhw Inspire Academy - Rockdale 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% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (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 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 7-11
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jhw Inspire Academy - Rockdale ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jhw Inspire Academy - Rockdale's student population of 61 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-11
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jhw Inspire Academy - Rockdale 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 Jhw Inspire Academy - Rockdale is 0.66, which is more 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
#8100 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
33%
53%
Black
44%
13%
White
21%
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
95%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jhw Inspire Academy - Rockdale's ranking?
Jhw Inspire Academy - Rockdale is ranked #8100 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Jhw Inspire Academy - Rockdale?
61 students attend Jhw Inspire Academy - Rockdale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Jhw Inspire Academy - Rockdale students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jhw Inspire Academy - Rockdale?
Jhw Inspire Academy - Rockdale has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jhw Inspire Academy - Rockdale offer ?
Jhw Inspire Academy - Rockdale offers enrollment in grades 7-11
What school district is Jhw Inspire Academy - Rockdale part of?
Jhw Inspire Academy - Rockdale is part of Inspire Academies School District.
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