Texas Serenity Academy (Closed 2023)

8500 Sweetwater St
Houston, TX 77037
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 179 students in grades 1-8, Texas Serenity 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
179 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
#7873 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

6-9%
44%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

27%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

≤5%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
52%
54%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Black
47%
13%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

White
1%
24%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
99%
0.51

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
39.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
56%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Texas Serenity Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Texas Serenity Academy's ranking?
Texas Serenity Academy is ranked #7873 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Texas Serenity Academy?
179 students attend Texas Serenity Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Texas Serenity Academy students are Hispanic, 47% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Texas Serenity Academy?
Texas Serenity Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Texas Serenity Academy offer ?
Texas Serenity Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Texas Serenity Academy part of?
Texas Serenity Academy is part of Texas Serenity Academy School District.

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