Serving 23 students in grades 9-11, Excel Education Transition Center 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 <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-11
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Graduation Rate: ≤5%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Excel Education Transition Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Excel Education Transition Center's student population of 23 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Excel Education Transition Center is 0.39, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
74%
53%
Black
26%
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≤5%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excel Education Transition Center?
The graduation rate of Excel Education Transition Center is 5%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Excel Education Transition Center?
23 students attend Excel Education Transition Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Excel Education Transition Center students are Hispanic, and 26% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel Education Transition Center?
Excel Education Transition Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Excel Education Transition Center offer ?
Excel Education Transition Center offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Excel Education Transition Center part of?
Excel Education Transition Center is part of Excel Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Excel Education Transition Center located?
Excel Education Transition Center is located in the Gulfton neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 15 other public schools located in Gulfton.
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