Serving 21 students in grades 8-12, Azleway - Big Sandy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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 / Charter School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Azleway - Big Sandy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Azleway - Big Sandy's student population of 21 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Azleway - Big Sandy ranks within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Azleway - Big Sandy is 0.61, 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
#1856 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
38%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
48%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
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 is Azleway - Big Sandy's ranking?
Azleway - Big Sandy is ranked #1856 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Azleway - Big Sandy?
21 students attend Azleway - Big Sandy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Azleway - Big Sandy students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Azleway - Big Sandy?
Azleway - Big Sandy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Azleway - Big Sandy offer ?
Azleway - Big Sandy offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Azleway - Big Sandy part of?
Azleway - Big Sandy is part of Trinity Charter School District.
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