Serving 136 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Texas Empowerment Elementary School 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 70-74% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Texas Empowerment Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Texas Empowerment Elementary School's student population of 136 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Texas Empowerment Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)70-74%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-64%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
12%
53%
Black
85%
13%
White
1%
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
47%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
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 schools are Texas Empowerment Elementary School often compared to?
Texas Empowerment Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nyos - Magnolia Mccullough Campus, Lee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Texas Empowerment Elementary School?
136 students attend Texas Empowerment Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Texas Empowerment Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Texas Empowerment Elementary School?
Texas Empowerment Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Texas Empowerment Elementary School offer ?
Texas Empowerment Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Texas Empowerment Elementary School part of?
Texas Empowerment Elementary School is part of Texas Empowerment Academy School District.
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