Serving 91 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Shekinah Radiance Academy (Garland) 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 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
91 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)70-79%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50-59%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)1%
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)62%
52%
Black
(15-16)24%
13%
White
(15-16)8%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)5%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Shekinah Radiance Academy (Garland)?
91 students attend Shekinah Radiance Academy (Garland).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Shekinah Radiance Academy (Garland) students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shekinah Radiance Academy (Garland)?
Shekinah Radiance Academy (Garland) has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shekinah Radiance Academy (Garland) offer ?
Shekinah Radiance Academy (Garland) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Shekinah Radiance Academy (Garland) part of?
Shekinah Radiance Academy (Garland) is part of Shekinah Radiance Academy School District.
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