Serving 111 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange's student population of 111 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange is 0.35, 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
#7800 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
53%
Black
79%
13%
White
15%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange's ranking?
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange is ranked #7800 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange often compared to?
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orangeis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Elementary School, Port Acres Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange?
111 students attend Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange students are Black, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange?
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange offer ?
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange part of?
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange is part of Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies STEM School District.
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