Serving 43 students in grades 9-12, Roughrider Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roughrider Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Roughrider Academy's student population of 43 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
43 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Roughrider Academy is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
26%
13%
White
42%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 51% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roughrider Academy?
The graduation rate of Roughrider Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Roughrider Academy?
43 students attend Roughrider Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Roughrider Academy students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, and 26% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roughrider Academy?
Roughrider Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roughrider Academy offer ?
Roughrider Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Roughrider Academy part of?
Roughrider Academy is part of Center ISD School District.
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