Pride Academy (Closed 2014)

Serving 15 students in grades 9-12, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
15 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
(12-13)
≥50%
78%
(12-13)
≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
7%
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
20%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
60%
26%
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Hawaiian
6%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in TX.
0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Pride Academy and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
57%
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) 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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Pride Academy?
15 students attend Pride Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Pride Academy students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Pride Academy offer ?
Pride Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pride Academy part of?
Pride Academy is part of Quinlan Independent School District.

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