Serving 37 students in grades 2-11, Lakes 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-11
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
41%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
40%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Lakes Academy?
37 students attend Lakes Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Lakes Academy students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakes Academy?
Lakes Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakes Academy offer ?
Lakes Academy offers enrollment in grades 2-11
What school district is Lakes Academy part of?
Lakes Academy is part of Meadowland Charter School District.
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