Serving 211 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies 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 11-19% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
211 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#8034 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
6%
53%
Black
91%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies's ranking?
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies is ranked #8034 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies?
211 students attend Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies?
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies offer ?
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies part of?
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies is part of Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies STEM School District.
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