George Gervin Academy
Tel:
(210)568-8800
- George Gervin Academy serves 1,209 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- George Gervin Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
George Gervin Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- George Gervin Academy's student population of 1,209 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school / Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 1,209 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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School Comparison
- George Gervin Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,953 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of George Gervin Academy is 0.54, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #4572 out of 7953 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 78% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 54% | 52% |
| Black | 41% | 13% |
| White | 3% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | George Gervin Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to George Gervin Academy is New Directions (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Alternative Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
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Grades: 3-5 | 5 students
0.3 miles
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San Antonio, TX 78218
(210)407-9400 0.3 3-5 5 - San Antonio Wilshire Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 339 students
0.3 miles
6523 Cascade
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210)407-9400 0.3 PK-5 339 - San Antonio New Directions Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 141 students
0.9 miles
1258 Austin Hwy Bldg 2
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210)828-2161 0.9 6-12 141 - San Antonio Southwest Preparatory School Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 86 students
0.9 miles
1258 Austin Hwy
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210)829-8017 0.9 PK-5 86 - Jbsa Ft Sam Houston Robert G Cole Middle/High School Grades: 6-12 | 727 students
1.1 miles
4001 Winans Rd
Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234
(210)368-8730 1.1 6-12 727
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