Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies

326 Thomas Blvd
Port Arthur, TX 77640
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 38 students in grades 6-8, Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 38 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies's student population of 38 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
38 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies 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 is 0.23, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#6810 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
41%
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40-49%
51%
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≤20%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
10%
53%
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Black
87%
13%
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White
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26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.23
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies's ranking?
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies is ranked #6810 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies?
38 students attend Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies?
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies offer ?
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies part of?
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies is part of Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies STEM School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 38 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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