Serving 51 students in grades 9-12, Roughrider Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (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 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roughrider Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Roughrider Academy's student population of 51 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Roughrider 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 Roughrider Academy is 0.60, 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
#2952 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
27%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
57%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roughrider Academy's ranking?
Roughrider Academy is ranked #2952 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Roughrider Academy?
The graduation rate of Roughrider Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Roughrider Academy?
51 students attend Roughrider Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Roughrider Academy students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roughrider Academy?
Roughrider Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roughrider Academy offer ?
Roughrider Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Roughrider Academy part of?
Roughrider Academy is part of Center Independent School District.
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