Serving 111 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange ranks in the bottom 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 is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange's student population of 111 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange 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 Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5596 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
53%
Black
79%
13%
White
15%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange's ranking?
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange is ranked #5596 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange often compared to?
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orangeis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% 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).
How many students attend Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange?
111 students attend Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange students are Black, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange?
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange offer ?
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange part of?
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange is part of Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies STEM School District.
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