Serving 212 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Global Leadership Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Global Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Global Leadership Academy's student population of 212 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Global Leadership Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Global Leadership Academy is 0.67, which is more 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
#239 out of 8079 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
46%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Global Leadership Academy's ranking?
Global Leadership Academy is ranked #239 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Global Leadership Academy?
212 students attend Global Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Global Leadership Academy students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Global Leadership Academy?
Global Leadership Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Global Leadership Academy offer ?
Global Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Global Leadership Academy part of?
Global Leadership Academy is part of Terrell ISD School District.
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