Serving 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Texas Empowerment Academy Elementary School 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 70-74% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Texas Empowerment Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Texas Empowerment Academy Elementary School's student population of 157 students has grown by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Texas Empowerment Academy Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)70-74%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-64%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
53%
Black
90%
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Texas Empowerment Academy Elementary School often compared to?
Texas Empowerment Academy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nyos - Magnolia Mccullough Campus, Lee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Texas Empowerment Academy Elementary School?
157 students attend Texas Empowerment Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Texas Empowerment Academy Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Texas Empowerment Academy Elementary School?
Texas Empowerment Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Texas Empowerment Academy Elementary School offer ?
Texas Empowerment Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Texas Empowerment Academy Elementary School part of?
Texas Empowerment Academy Elementary School is part of Texas Empowerment Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Texas Empowerment Academy Elementary School located?
Texas Empowerment Academy Elementary School is located in the MLK 183 neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 4 other public schools located in MLK 183.
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