Serving 75 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Texas Serenity Academy - Gano 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 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
13%
53%
Black
87%
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Texas Serenity Academy - Gano?
75 students attend Texas Serenity Academy - Gano.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Texas Serenity Academy - Gano students are Black, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Texas Serenity Academy - Gano?
Texas Serenity Academy - Gano has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Texas Serenity Academy - Gano offer ?
Texas Serenity Academy - Gano offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Texas Serenity Academy - Gano part of?
Texas Serenity Academy - Gano is part of Texas Serenity Academy School District.
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