Serving 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Jean Massieu Academy 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jean Massieu Academy's student population of 185 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
185 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jean Massieu Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jean Massieu Academy is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5750 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
90%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jean Massieu Academy's ranking?
Jean Massieu Academy is ranked #5750 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Jean Massieu Academy often compared to?
Jean Massieu Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Newman International Academy Of Arlington, Arlington Classics Academy - Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jean Massieu Academy?
The graduation rate of Jean Massieu Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Jean Massieu Academy?
185 students attend Jean Massieu Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Jean Massieu Academy students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jean Massieu Academy?
Jean Massieu Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jean Massieu Academy offer ?
Jean Massieu Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Jean Massieu Academy part of?
Jean Massieu Academy is part of Jean Massieu Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Jean Massieu Academy located?
Jean Massieu Academy is located in the Central Arlington neighborhood of Arlington, TX. There are 8 other public schools located in Central Arlington.
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