Universal Academy

2616 N Macarthur Blvd
Irving, TX 75062
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 726 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Universal Academy ranks in the top 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 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than 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 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 726 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Universal Academy's student population of 726 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
726 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Universal Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Universal Academy is 0.53, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#3948 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
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34%
37%
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38%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
63%
53%
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Black
27%
13%
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White
2%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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≥80%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Universal Academy's ranking?
Universal Academy is ranked #3948 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Universal Academy often compared to?
Universal Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Universal - Coppell by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% 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 89%.
How many students attend Universal Academy?
726 students attend Universal Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Universal Academy students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Universal Academy?
Universal Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 726 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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