Serving 59 students in grades 7-12, Excel 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
59 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤20%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-39%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
96%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)40-49%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excel Academy?
The graduation rate of Excel Academy is 40-49%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Excel Academy?
59 students attend Excel Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Excel Academy students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel Academy?
Excel Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Excel Academy offer ?
Excel Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Excel Academy part of?
Excel Academy is part of Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District.
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