Serving 459 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Premier Learning 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 52% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 53% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
459 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)52%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)53%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)2%
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)41%
52%
Black
(15-16)42%
13%
White
(15-16)14%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
2%
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≥50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Premier Learning Academy School District
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?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Premier Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of Premier Learning Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Premier Learning Academy?
459 students attend Premier Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Premier Learning Academy students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Premier Learning Academy?
Premier Learning Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Premier Learning Academy offer ?
Premier Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Premier Learning Academy part of?
Premier Learning Academy is part of Premier Learning Academy School District.
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