Southwest Academy (Closed 2023)

Serving 126 students in grades 9-12, Southwest 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% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower 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 76% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(17-18)
≤20%
49%
(17-18)
≤10%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Hispanic
94%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
5%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
95%
0.11
(16-17)
60-64%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Academy?
The graduation rate of Southwest Academy is 60-64%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Southwest Academy?
126 students attend Southwest Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Southwest Academy students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwest Academy?
Southwest Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southwest Academy offer ?
Southwest Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southwest Academy part of?
Southwest Academy is part of Southwest Independent School District.

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