Serving 65 students in grades 9-12, Stephens 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stephens Academy's student population of 65 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
65 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings
Stephens Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stephens Academy is 0.57, 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
#5894 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Hispanic
35%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
White
55%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Graduation Rate
75-79%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephens Academy's ranking?
Stephens Academy is ranked #5894 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stephens Academy?
The graduation rate of Stephens Academy is 75-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Stephens Academy?
65 students attend Stephens Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Stephens Academy students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stephens Academy?
Stephens Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stephens Academy offer ?
Stephens Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Stephens Academy part of?
Stephens Academy is part of Magnolia Independent School District.
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