Branch Park Academy (Closed 2015)

Serving 101 students in grades 3-8, Branch Park Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
101 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(13-14)
75-79%
76%
(13-14)
75-79%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
81%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
14%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School District Name
Honors Academy School District
Source: 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
How many students attend Branch Park Academy?
101 students attend Branch Park Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Branch Park Academy students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Branch Park Academy?
Branch Park Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Branch Park Academy offer ?
Branch Park Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is Branch Park Academy part of?
Branch Park Academy is part of Honors Academy School District.

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