Serving 122 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, West Columbia Charter 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 was 50-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
122 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50-59%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)45-49%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)26%
52%
Black
(15-16)9%
13%
White
(15-16)63%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
2%
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≥50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shekinah Radiance Academy School District
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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Columbia Charter School?
The graduation rate of West Columbia Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend West Columbia Charter School?
122 students attend West Columbia Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of West Columbia Charter School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Columbia Charter School?
West Columbia Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Columbia Charter School offer ?
West Columbia Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is West Columbia Charter School part of?
West Columbia Charter School is part of Shekinah Radiance Academy School District.
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