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Port Acres Elementary School vs. Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange

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School Overview

School
Port Acres Elementary School
5900 Jade Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange
1704 14th St
Port Arthur, TX 77640
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Port Acres Elementary School 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 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 111 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
514 students
111 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Port Acres Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Port Acres Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
7 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Port Acres Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Port Acres Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Port Arthur Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies STEM School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#5701 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#5596 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Port Acres Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
40-59%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Port Acres Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Port Arthur Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies STEM School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Port Acres Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Port Arthur Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies STEM School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Port Acres Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Port Arthur Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies STEM School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Port Acres Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange by grade.
Pre-K Students
36
17
Kindergarten Students
94
9
Grade 1 Students
83
12
Grade 2 Students
67
19
Grade 3 Students
97
17
Grade 4 Students
69
6
Grade 5 Students
68
6
Grade 6 Students
-
14
Grade 7 Students
-
5
Grade 8 Students
-
6

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Port Acres Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Port Arthur Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies STEM School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Hispanic
42%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Port Acres Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Port Arthur Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies STEM School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Black
46%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Port Acres Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Port Arthur Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies STEM School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
7%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Port Acres Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Port Arthur Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies STEM School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Port Acres Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Port Arthur Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies STEM School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of Port Acres Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Port Arthur Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies STEM School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
84%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Port Acres Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Port Arthur Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies STEM School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Port Acres Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Port Arthur Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies STEM School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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