Serving 127 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Wilmer Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
127 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75-79%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-64%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
74%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
18%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Honors Academy 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
How many students attend Wilmer Academy?
127 students attend Wilmer Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Wilmer Academy students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilmer Academy?
Wilmer Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wilmer Academy offer ?
Wilmer Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Wilmer Academy part of?
Wilmer Academy is part of Honors Academy School District.
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