Serving 1,018 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Focus Learning 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 was 35% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 44% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
1,018 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)44%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
53%
Black
95%
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Focus Learning Academy School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Focus Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of Focus Learning Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Focus Learning Academy?
1,018 students attend Focus Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Focus Learning Academy students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Focus Learning Academy?
Focus Learning Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Focus Learning Academy offer ?
Focus Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Focus Learning Academy part of?
Focus Learning Academy is part of Focus Learning Academy School District.
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