Pathfinder Achievement Center (Closed 2021)

Pathfinder Achievement Center 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 20-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students (17-18)
55 students

Showing 2009–2018. View full 14-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(17-18)
20-29%
49%
(17-18)
20-29%
45%
Asian
(17-18)
4%
4%
Hispanic
(17-18)
24%
52%

Showing 2009–2018. View full 14-year historical data

Black
(17-18)
34%
13%

Showing 2009–2018. View full 14-year historical data

White
(17-18)
33%
28%

Showing 2009–2018. View full 14-year historical data

Two or more races
(17-18)
5%
2%
100%
(12-13)
<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
78%
53%

Showing 2009–2018. View full 14-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pathfinder Achievement Center?
The graduation rate of Pathfinder Achievement Center is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Pathfinder Achievement Center?
55 students attend Pathfinder Achievement Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Pathfinder Achievement Center students are Black, 33% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What grades does Pathfinder Achievement Center offer ?
Pathfinder Achievement Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Pathfinder Achievement Center part of?
Pathfinder Achievement Center is part of Garland Independent School District.

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