Lakes Academy (Closed 2020)

Serving 37 students in grades 2-11, Lakes 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-11
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(17-18)
≤10%
49%
(17-18)
≤10%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Hispanic
41%
54%
Black
11%
13%
White
40%
24%
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
60%
0.66
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Lakes Academy?
37 students attend Lakes Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Lakes Academy students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakes Academy?
Lakes Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakes Academy offer ?
Lakes Academy offers enrollment in grades 2-11
What school district is Lakes Academy part of?
Lakes Academy is part of Meadowland Charter School District.

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