Texas Serenity Academy

8500 Sweetwater St
Houston, TX 77037
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Bottom 50%
Serving 179 students in grades 1-8, Texas Serenity Academy 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 27% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 179 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Texas Serenity Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Texas Serenity Academy's student population of 179 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
179 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Texas Serenity Academy 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 Texas Serenity Academy is 0.51, 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)
#7952 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Texas Serenity Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texas Serenity Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas Serenity Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Texas Serenity Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
52%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Texas Serenity Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
47%
13%
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White
1%
26%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Texas Serenity Academy and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas Serenity Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas Serenity Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Texas Serenity Academy's ranking?
Texas Serenity Academy is ranked #7952 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Texas Serenity Academy often compared to?
Texas Serenity Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Positive Redirection Center, Manzano Middle School by visitors of our site.
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 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Texas Serenity Academy?
179 students attend Texas Serenity Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Texas Serenity Academy students are Hispanic, 47% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Texas Serenity Academy?
Texas Serenity Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Texas Serenity Academy offer ?
Texas Serenity Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Texas Serenity Academy part of?
Texas Serenity Academy is part of Texas Serenity Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 179 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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