Nova Academy
Rank
: 2/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(214) 381-3422
Nova Academy serves 182 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Nova Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Nova Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Nova Academy's student population of 182 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 182 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
Nova Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Nova Academy is 0.53, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #7023 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 49% | 52% |
| Black | 48% | 13% |
| White | 1% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nova Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Nova Academy is Skyline High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Nova Academy Prichard (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ascher Silberstein Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Dallas Ascher Silberstein Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 48%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 738 students10
0.7 miles
5940 Hollis Ave
Dallas, TX 75227
(972) 794-1900 0.7 PK-5 738 - Dallas Urban Park Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 43%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 627 students10
0.8 miles
6901 Military Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75227
(972) 794-1100 0.8 PK-5 627 - Houston Draw Academy Early Learning Center Charter School Grades: PK | 138 students
1.3 miles
7914 Westglen Dr
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 706-3729 1.3 PK 138 - Dallas Nova Academy Prichard Charter School
Math: 39% | Reading: 43%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 481 students10
1.3 miles
2800 Prichard
Dallas, TX 75227
(972) 808-7470 1.3 PK-8 481 - Dallas Piedmont Global Academy Math: 29% | Reading: 23%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,006 student10
1.3 miles
7625 Hume Dr
Dallas, TX 75227
(972) 749-4100 1.3 6-8 1,006
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