Serving 692 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Draw 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 9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 692 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Draw Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Draw Academy's student population of 692 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
692 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Draw Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Draw Academy is 0.02, 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
#7818 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%
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
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Draw Academy's ranking?
Draw Academy is ranked #7818 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Draw Academy often compared to?
Draw Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Briarmeadow Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Draw Academy?
692 students attend Draw Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Draw Academy students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Draw Academy?
Draw Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Draw Academy offer ?
Draw Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Draw Academy part of?
Draw Academy is part of Draw Academy School District.
School Reviews
5 2/25/2011
This school works because the children are always engaged in learning. I have never once heard by daughter say she was bored at DRAW Academy. The teachers are very dedicated.
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