Academy For Excellence (Closed 2009)

Academy For Excellence serves 38 students in grades 5-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
38 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
95%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
1%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Academy For Excellence?
38 students attend Academy For Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Academy For Excellence students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy For Excellence?
Academy For Excellence has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Academy For Excellence offer ?
Academy For Excellence offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Academy For Excellence part of?
Academy For Excellence is part of Robstown Independent School District.

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