Serving 131 students in grades 6-8, Girls & Boys Prep Academy Middle School 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 45-49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
131 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)45-49%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
81%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Girls & Boys Preparatory Academy School District
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Girls & Boys Prep Academy Middle School?
131 students attend Girls & Boys Prep Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Girls & Boys Prep Academy Middle School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Girls & Boys Prep Academy Middle School?
Girls & Boys Prep Academy Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Girls & Boys Prep Academy Middle School offer ?
Girls & Boys Prep Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Girls & Boys Prep Academy Middle School part of?
Girls & Boys Prep Academy Middle School is part of Girls & Boys Preparatory Academy School District.
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