Excel Academy School District

1200 Congress St Ste 6500
Houston, TX 77002-2021
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Excel Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 234 students in Excel Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Excel Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
234 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Excel Academy School District, which is ranked #1195 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 5% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1202 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
≤5%
41%
6-9%
51%
≤5%
46%
(21-22)
≤5%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
42%
53%
% Black
50%
13%
% White
7%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,821 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,470 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,821
$13,387
Spending / Student
$17,470
$14,116

Best Excel Academy School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Excel Academy Education Transition Center
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6500 Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4577
Gr: 9-11 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Harris County Youth Village
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Jw Mills Dr
Seabrook, TX 77586
(713) 222-4729
Gr: 6-11 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Leadership Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9120 Katy Hockley Rd
Katy, TX 77493
(713) 222-4629
Gr: 7-11 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Congress St Ste 6500
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 222-4354
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Excel Academy School District?
Excel Academy School District manages 4 public schools serving 234 students.
What is the rank of Excel Academy School District?
Excel Academy School District is ranked #1195 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Excel Academy School District?
50% of Excel Academy School District students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Excel Academy School District?
Excel Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Excel Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,470 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: 05-12
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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