Pathfinder Achievement Center 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 20-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students (17-18)
46 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-29%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Asian
(17-18)2%
5%
Hispanic
(17-18)17%
52%
Black
(17-18)42%
13%
White
(17-18)33%
28%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)6%
2%
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
71%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pathfinder Achievement Center?
The graduation rate of Pathfinder Achievement Center is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Pathfinder Achievement Center?
46 students attend Pathfinder Achievement Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Pathfinder Achievement Center students are Black, 33% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Pathfinder Achievement Center offer ?
Pathfinder Achievement Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Pathfinder Achievement Center part of?
Pathfinder Achievement Center is part of Garland Independent School District.
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