Young Women's Leadership Academy

126 Thornridge Dr
Midland, TX 79703
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 330 students in grades 6-9, Young Women's Leadership Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-9
  • Enrollment: 330 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 5% in TX
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Young Women's Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Young Women's Leadership Academy's student population of 330 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
330 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Young Women's Leadership Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Young Women's Leadership Academy is 0.64, which is equal to 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)
#291 out of 8079 schools
(Top 5%)
65%
37%
78%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
42%
53%
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Black
7%
13%
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White
43%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Young Women's Leadership Academy's ranking?
Young Women's Leadership Academy is ranked #291 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Young Women's Leadership Academy?
330 students attend Young Women's Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Young Women's Leadership Academy students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young Women's Leadership Academy?
Young Women's Leadership Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Young Women's Leadership Academy offer ?
Young Women's Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Young Women's Leadership Academy part of?
Young Women's Leadership Academy is part of Midland ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-9
  • Enrollment: 330 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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