Serving 118 students in grades 9-12, The Excel Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
70%
53%
Black
18%
13%
White
8%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
The Excel Center School District
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend The Excel Center?
118 students attend The Excel Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of The Excel Center students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Excel Center?
The Excel Center has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Excel Center offer ?
The Excel Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Excel Center part of?
The Excel Center is part of The Excel Center School District.
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