Serving 67 students in grades 9-12, Margie Chumbley Academy For Success 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Margie Chumbley Academy For Success's student population of 67 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
67 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Margie Chumbley Academy For Success 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 Margie Chumbley Academy For Success is 0.62, 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
#7975 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
Hispanic
49%
54%
Black
33%
13%
White
18%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margie Chumbley Academy For Success's ranking?
Margie Chumbley Academy For Success is ranked #7975 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Margie Chumbley Academy For Success?
The graduation rate of Margie Chumbley Academy For Success is 65-69%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Margie Chumbley Academy For Success?
67 students attend Margie Chumbley Academy For Success.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Margie Chumbley Academy For Success students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, and 18% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Margie Chumbley Academy For Success?
Margie Chumbley Academy For Success has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Margie Chumbley Academy For Success offer ?
Margie Chumbley Academy For Success offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Margie Chumbley Academy For Success part of?
Margie Chumbley Academy For Success is part of Nacogdoches Independent School District.
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