Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Academy's student population of 487 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 68% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
487 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Academy is 0.13, 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
#7023 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
93%
54%
Black
6%
13%
White
1%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Academy's ranking?
Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Academy is ranked #7023 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Academy often compared to?
Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Vines Ec/pk/k by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Academy?
487 students attend Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Academy offer ?
Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Academy part of?
Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Academy is part of Southwest School District.
In what neighborhood is Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Academy located?
Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Academy is located in the Central Northwest neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 13 other public schools located in Central Northwest.
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