The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 83%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%) for the 2009-10 school year.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (09-10)
40 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50-59%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-79%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)98%
49%
Black
(09-10)n/a
14%
White
(09-10)2%
33%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
80%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Gabriel Tafolla Academy School District
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Gabriel Tafolla Academy?
40 students attend Gabriel Tafolla Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Gabriel Tafolla Academy students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Gabriel Tafolla Academy offer ?
Gabriel Tafolla Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Gabriel Tafolla Academy part of?
Gabriel Tafolla Academy is part of Gabriel Tafolla Academy School District.
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