Achieve Academy is a public alternative school located in Wylie, Texas, United States. It is part of the Wylie Independent School District.Which is a made for kids with multiple suspensions or expulsion.
Serving 113 students in grades 4-12, Achieve 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Achieve Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Achieve Academy's student population of 113 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Achieve Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Achieve Academy is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7267 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
36%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
36%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Achieve Academy's ranking?
Achieve Academy is ranked #7267 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Achieve Academy often compared to?
Achieve Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Rice Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Achieve Academy?
The graduation rate of Achieve Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Achieve Academy?
113 students attend Achieve Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Achieve Academy students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Achieve Academy?
Achieve Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Achieve Academy offer ?
Achieve Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Achieve Academy part of?
Achieve Academy is part of Wylie Independent School District.
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