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Pease Communications/technology Academy

1700 E Magnolia Ave
Midland, TX 79705
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Rating
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4/
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Bottom 50%
Tel: (432) 240-7700
www.midlandisd.net
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Pease Communications/technology Academy serves 480 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Pease Communications/technology Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in TX
  • Math Proficiency
    : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pease Communications/technology Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Pease Communications/technology Academy's student population of 480 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Magnet School
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
480 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Pease Communications/technology Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Pease Communications/technology Academy is 0.36, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Overall Testing Rank
#4874 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
79%
53%
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Black
12%
13%
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White
7%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.36
0.64
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Midland Independent School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

How many students attend Pease Communications/technology Academy?

480 students attend Pease Communications/technology Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

79% of Pease Communications/technology Academy students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Pease Communications/technology Academy offer ?

Pease Communications/technology Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Pease Communications/technology Academy part of?

Pease Communications/technology Academy is part of Midland Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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