George Gervin Academy
Tel:
(210)568-8800
- George Gervin Academy serves 1,239 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75-79% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 75%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 71%) for the 2015-16 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 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 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 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- George Gervin Academy's student population of 1,239 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school / Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 1,239 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- George Gervin Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,879 schools in Texas (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 has increased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of George Gervin Academy is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #4235 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 75% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 71% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 30:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 68% | 52% |
| Black | 28% | 13% |
| White | 3% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 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: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to George Gervin Academy is New Directions High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Southwest Preparatory School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Wilshire Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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0.3 miles
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(210)407-9400 0.3 PK-5 353 - San Antonio New Directions High School Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 122 students
0.9 miles
1258 Austin Hwy Bldg 2
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210)828-2161 0.9 9-12 122 - San Antonio Southwest Preparatory School Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 115 students
0.9 miles
1258 Austin Hwy
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210)829-8017 0.9 K-8 115 - Jbsa Ft Sam Houston Robert G Cole Middle/High School Grades: 6-12 | 681 students
1.1 miles
4001 Winans Rd
Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234
(210)368-8730 1.1 6-12 681 - San Antonio Northwood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 468 students
1.2 miles
519 Pike Rd
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210)407-5400 1.2 K-5 468
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