Serving 571 students in grades 9-12, The Excel Center (For Adults) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 6-9% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Excel Center (For Adults)'s student population of 571 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
571 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Excel Center (For Adults) is 0.57, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
62%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
6-9%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
23%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Excel Center (For Adults)?
The graduation rate of The Excel Center (For Adults) is 6-9%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend The Excel Center (For Adults)?
571 students attend The Excel Center (For Adults).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of The Excel Center (For Adults) students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Excel Center (For Adults)?
The Excel Center (For Adults) has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Excel Center (For Adults) offer ?
The Excel Center (For Adults) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Excel Center (For Adults) part of?
The Excel Center (For Adults) is part of The Excel Center (For Adults) School District.
In what neighborhood is The Excel Center (For Adults) located?
The Excel Center (For Adults) is located in the Heritage Hills neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 4 other public schools located in Heritage Hills.
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