Texas Empowerment Academy

6414 N Hampton Dr
Austin, TX 78721
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 277 students in grades 3-12, Texas Empowerment 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 3-12
  • Enrollment: 277 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Texas Empowerment Academy's student population of 277 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students
277 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Texas Empowerment 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 Texas Empowerment Academy is 0.23, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#7154 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
37%
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25-29%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
10%
53%
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Black
87%
13%
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White
n/a
26%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.23
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Texas Empowerment Academy's ranking?
Texas Empowerment Academy is ranked #7154 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Texas Empowerment Academy?
277 students attend Texas Empowerment Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Texas Empowerment Academy students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Texas Empowerment Academy?
Texas Empowerment Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Texas Empowerment Academy offer ?
Texas Empowerment Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is Texas Empowerment Academy part of?
Texas Empowerment Academy is part of Texas Empowerment Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 3-12
  • Enrollment: 277 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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