Serving 1,199 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pilgrim 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 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pilgrim Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pilgrim Academy's student population of 1,199 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pilgrim 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 Pilgrim Academy is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6571 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
91%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
2%
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
97%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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 is Pilgrim Academy's ranking?
Pilgrim Academy is ranked #6571 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Pilgrim Academy often compared to?
Pilgrim Academyis often viewed alongside schools like T H Rogers School, Briargrove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Pilgrim Academy?
1,199 students attend Pilgrim Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Pilgrim Academy students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pilgrim Academy?
Pilgrim Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pilgrim Academy offer ?
Pilgrim Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Pilgrim Academy part of?
Pilgrim Academy is part of Houston ISD School District.
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