Serving 84 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Shekinah Radiance Academy 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
84 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-29%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-49%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
95%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shekinah Radiance Academy School District
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Shekinah Radiance Academy?
84 students attend Shekinah Radiance Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Shekinah Radiance Academy students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shekinah Radiance Academy?
Shekinah Radiance Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shekinah Radiance Academy offer ?
Shekinah Radiance Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Shekinah Radiance Academy part of?
Shekinah Radiance Academy is part of Shekinah Radiance Academy School District.
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