Serving 498 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pease Communications/technology 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 percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pease Communications/technology Academy's student population of 498 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pease Communications/technology Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pease Communications/technology Academy is 0.41, 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
#3638 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
76%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
9%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pease Communications/technology Academy's ranking?
Pease Communications/technology Academy is ranked #3638 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Pease Communications/technology Academy often compared to?
Pease Communications/technology Academyis often viewed alongside schools like South Elementary School, Fannin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Pease Communications/technology Academy?
498 students attend Pease Communications/technology Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Pease Communications/technology Academy students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pease Communications/technology Academy?
Pease Communications/technology Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pease Communications/technology Academy offer ?
Pease Communications/technology Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pease Communications/technology Academy part of?
Pease Communications/technology Academy is part of Midland Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Pease Communications/technology Academy located?
Pease Communications/technology Academy is located in the Ranchland Hills neighborhood of Midland, TX.
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