Serving 53 students in grades 7-12, Raymondville Options Academic Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Raymondville Options Academic Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Raymondville Options Academic Academy's student population of 53 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Raymondville Options Academic Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raymondville Options Academic 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3063 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raymondville Options Academic Academy's ranking?
Raymondville Options Academic Academy is ranked #3063 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Raymondville Options Academic Academy?
The graduation rate of Raymondville Options Academic Academy is 70-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Raymondville Options Academic Academy?
53 students attend Raymondville Options Academic Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Raymondville Options Academic Academy students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raymondville Options Academic Academy?
Raymondville Options Academic Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Raymondville Options Academic Academy offer ?
Raymondville Options Academic Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Raymondville Options Academic Academy part of?
Raymondville Options Academic Academy is part of Raymondville Independent School District.
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