Serving 12 students in grades 6-8, K Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend K Academy?
12 students attend K Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of K Academy students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of K Academy?
K Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does K Academy offer ?
K Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is K Academy part of?
K Academy is part of Kenedy Independent School District.
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