Serving 65 students in grades 9-12, Waxahachie Faith Family 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 was 40-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
65 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-59%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-49%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)4%
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)27%
52%
Black
(15-16)15%
13%
White
(15-16)54%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≥80%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waxahachie Faith Family Academy?
The graduation rate of Waxahachie Faith Family Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Waxahachie Faith Family Academy?
65 students attend Waxahachie Faith Family Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Waxahachie Faith Family Academy students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waxahachie Faith Family Academy?
Waxahachie Faith Family Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waxahachie Faith Family Academy offer ?
Waxahachie Faith Family Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Waxahachie Faith Family Academy part of?
Waxahachie Faith Family Academy is part of Waxahachie Faith Family Academy School District.
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