Pogue Options Alternative Academy
Tel:
(361) 595-8670
Pogue Options Alternative Academy serves 17 students in grades 10-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 71%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Pogue Options Alternative Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Pogue Options Alternative Academy's student population of 17 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 10-12 |
| Total Students | 17 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Pogue Options Alternative Academy is 0.00, 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) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | ≥50% | 78% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 21-39% | 71% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 100% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | n/a | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate (16-17) | 60-79% | 89% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 88% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 11% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kingsville Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pogue Options Alternative Academy is H M King High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Memorial Middle School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Harvey Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Kingsville Harvey Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 425 students10
0.7 miles
1301 E Kenedy Ave
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-4327 0.7 PK-4 425 - Kingsville Gillett Intermediate School Math: 29% | Reading: 26%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-6 | 428 students10
1.0 miles
1007 N 17th St
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8200 1 5-6 428 - Kingsville Kleberg Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 337 students10
1.0 miles
900 N 6th St
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-2615 1 PK-4 337 - Kingsville Memorial Middle School Math: 23% | Reading: 22%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 415 students10
1.0 miles
915 S Armstrong St
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8675 1 7-8 415 - Kingsville Perez Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 475 students10
1.0 miles
1111 E Ailsie
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-8511 1 PK-4 475
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