Draw Academy Upper Elementary School (Closed 2021)

Serving 233 students in grades 4-8, Draw Academy Upper Elementary School 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 was 31% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
233 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
(17-18)
31%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Draw Academy Upper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
23%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Draw Academy Upper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Draw Academy Upper Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
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Black
n/a
13%
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White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in TX.
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This chart display the diversity score of Draw Academy Upper Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Draw Academy Upper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
6%
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Draw Academy Upper Elementary School?
233 students attend Draw Academy Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Draw Academy Upper Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Draw Academy Upper Elementary School?
Draw Academy Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Draw Academy Upper Elementary School offer ?
Draw Academy Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Draw Academy Upper Elementary School part of?
Draw Academy Upper Elementary School is part of Draw Academy School District.

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