Academy High School is a 3A public high school located in Little River, Texas, United States. It is part of the Academy Independent School District located in southern Bell County. During 2022–2023, Slocum High School had an enrollment of 530 students and a student to teacher ratio of 13.45.
Serving 417 students in grades 6-8, Academy Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Academy J H's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Little River Academy, TX, encompassing approximately 57.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Academy Middle School's student population of 417 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
417 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Academy Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Middle School is 0.60, 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
#1840 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
30%
54%
Black
6%
13%
White
56%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Gold
School Mascot
Bee/lady Bee
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Middle School's ranking?
Academy Middle School is ranked #1840 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Academy Middle School often compared to?
Academy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holland Middle School, Salado Middle School, Raymond Mays Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Academy Middle School?
417 students attend Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Academy Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy Middle School?
Academy Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Academy Middle School offer ?
Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Academy Middle School part of?
Academy Middle School is part of Academy Independent School District.
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