Universal Academy
Tel:
(972) 255-1800
- Universal Academy serves 777 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Universal Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Universal Academy's student population of 777 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 777 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Universal Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Universal Academy is 0.49, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #3369 out of 7999 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 49% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 67% | 52% |
| Black | 26% | 13% |
| White | 2% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Universal Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Universal Academy is Macarthur High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Travis Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Brandenburg Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Irving Brandenburg Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 850 students
0.4 miles
2800 Hillcrest Dr
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 600-7100 0.4 PK-5 850 - Irving Farine Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 756 students
0.4 miles
615 Metker Rd
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 600-7900 0.4 K-5 756 - Irving Travis Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 994 students
0.7 miles
1600 Finley Rd
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 600-0100 0.7 6-8 994 - Irving Macarthur High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,793 students
0.8 miles
3700 N Mac Arthur Blvd
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 600-7200 0.8 9-12 2,793 - Irving Lee Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 668 students
0.9 miles
1600 Carlisle St
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 600-7800 0.9 K-5 668
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