Serving 103 students in grades 9-12, Matthews 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 ≤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 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Matthews Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Matthews Academy's student population of 103 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Matthews 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 Matthews Academy is 0.53, 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)
≤20%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
64%
53%
Black
25%
13%
White
8%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Matthews Academy's ranking?
Matthews Academy is ranked #7800 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?
≤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 Matthews Academy?
The graduation rate of Matthews Academy is 75-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Matthews Academy?
103 students attend Matthews Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Matthews Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Matthews Academy?
Matthews Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Matthews Academy offer ?
Matthews Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Matthews Academy part of?
Matthews Academy is part of Lubbock Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Matthews Academy located?
Matthews Academy is located in the Arnett Benson neighborhood of Lubbock, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Arnett Benson.
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