Serving 623 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Universal 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 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Universal Academy's student population of 623 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
623 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Universal 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 Universal Academy is 0.52, 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
#4853 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
65%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-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 is Universal Academy's ranking?
Universal Academy is ranked #4853 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Universal Academy often compared to?
Universal Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Universal Academy - Coppell by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Universal Academy?
The graduation rate of Universal Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Universal Academy?
623 students attend Universal Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Universal Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Universal Academy?
Universal Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Universal Academy offer ?
Universal Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Universal Academy part of?
Universal Academy is part of Universal Academy School District.
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