Outreach Word Academy (Closed 2012)

Outreach Word Academy serves 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
307 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(10-11)
80-89%
84%
(10-11)
80-89%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
56%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
30%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School District Name
Outreach Academy School District
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Outreach Word Academy?
307 students attend Outreach Word Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Outreach Word Academy students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Outreach Word Academy?
Outreach Word Academy has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Outreach Word Academy offer ?
Outreach Word Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Outreach Word Academy part of?
Outreach Word Academy is part of Outreach Academy School District.

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