Serving 45 students in grades Kindergarten-11, Canyon Lakes 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 was 30-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Total Students
45 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-39%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-39%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
31%
13%
White
45%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Canyon Lakes?
45 students attend Canyon Lakes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Canyon Lakes students are White, 31% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Canyon Lakes?
Canyon Lakes has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Canyon Lakes offer ?
Canyon Lakes offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-11
What school district is Canyon Lakes part of?
Canyon Lakes is part of Orenda Charter School District.
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