Serving 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pease Communications/technology 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 is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pease Communications/Technology Academy serves the northern part of Midland, TX, with an attendance zone covering approximately 0.5 square miles. Families living within this area can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pease Communications/technology Academy's student population of 547 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
547 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Rankings
Pease Communications/technology Academy 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 Pease Communications/technology Academy is 0.27, 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
#4258 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Hispanic
85%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
7%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
White
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pease Communications/technology Academy's ranking?
Pease Communications/technology Academy is ranked #4258 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Pease Communications/technology Academy often compared to?
Pease Communications/technology Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Fannin Elementary School, South Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Pease Communications/technology Academy?
547 students attend Pease Communications/technology Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Pease Communications/technology Academy students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pease Communications/technology Academy?
Pease Communications/technology Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pease Communications/technology Academy offer ?
Pease Communications/technology Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Pease Communications/technology Academy part of?
Pease Communications/technology Academy is part of Midland Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Pease Communications/technology Academy located?
Pease Communications/technology Academy is located in the Ranchland Hills neighborhood of Midland, TX.
School Reviews
Review Pease Communications/technology Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Is Your Child's School Day Too Structured?
Discover where free time disappears during your child's school day, how to evaluate lunch, recess, and classroom schedules, and what parents can do when breaks become structured activities.
When Your Child's Best Friend Is in Another Class
Discover how to help your child when their best friend is assigned to another classroom, including school placement policies, maintaining friendships, building connections, and knowing when to request help.
Should Your Child Repeat a Grade or Move Ahead?
Before agreeing to grade retention, learn what evidence to request, how to review school policies, explore alternatives, understand parental rights, and secure an effective academic support plan for your child.
