Serving 11 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Scholars 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 <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
11 students

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
78%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
78%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%

Hispanic
9%
53%

Black
36%
13%

White
55%
25%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shekinah Radiance 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Scholars Academy?
11 students attend Scholars Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Scholars Academy students are White, 36% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scholars Academy?
Scholars Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Scholars Academy offer ?
Scholars Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Scholars Academy part of?
Scholars Academy is part of Shekinah Radiance Academy School District.
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