Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kandy Stripe 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15-19%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
53%
Black
94%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Kandy Stripe Academy?
283 students attend Kandy Stripe Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Kandy Stripe Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Kandy Stripe Academy offer ?
Kandy Stripe Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kandy Stripe Academy part of?
Kandy Stripe Academy is part of Houston Independent School District.
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