Serving 85 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange's student population of 85 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
85 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange 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 Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange is 0.33, 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
#5596 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
81%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange's ranking?
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange is ranked #5596 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange often compared to?
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orangeis often viewed alongside schools like Port Acres Elementary School, Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange?
85 students attend Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange students are Black, 14% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange?
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange offer ?
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange part of?
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange is part of Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies STEM School District.
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