Serving 19 students in grades 10-12, Mineral Wells Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mineral Wells Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Mineral Wells Academy's student population of 19 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mineral Wells Academy is 0.56, 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)
(17-18)<50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
58%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
12%
6%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mineral Wells Academy?
The graduation rate of Mineral Wells Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Mineral Wells Academy?
19 students attend Mineral Wells Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Mineral Wells Academy students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mineral Wells Academy?
Mineral Wells Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mineral Wells Academy offer ?
Mineral Wells Academy offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Mineral Wells Academy part of?
Mineral Wells Academy is part of Mineral Wells ISD School District.
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