Serving 65 students in grades 9-12, Margie Chumbley Academy For Success 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margie Chumbley Academy For Success ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Margie Chumbley Academy For Success's student population of 65 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Margie Chumbley Academy For Success 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 Margie Chumbley Academy For Success is 0.63, 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
#7800 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
48%
53%
Black
35%
13%
White
15%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margie Chumbley Academy For Success's ranking?
Margie Chumbley Academy For Success is ranked #7800 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Margie Chumbley Academy For Success often compared to?
Margie Chumbley Academy For Successis often viewed alongside schools like Mike Moses Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Margie Chumbley Academy For Success?
The graduation rate of Margie Chumbley Academy For Success is 80-84%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Margie Chumbley Academy For Success?
65 students attend Margie Chumbley Academy For Success.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Margie Chumbley Academy For Success students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margie Chumbley Academy For Success?
Margie Chumbley Academy For Success has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Margie Chumbley Academy For Success offer ?
Margie Chumbley Academy For Success offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Margie Chumbley Academy For Success part of?
Margie Chumbley Academy For Success is part of Nacogdoches Independent School District.
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