Serving 5 students in grades 9-12, Excel Academy (Jjaep) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Excel Academy (Jjaep) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Excel Academy (Jjaep)'s student population of 5 students has declined by 72% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Excel Academy (Jjaep) is 0.32, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
80%
53%
Black
20%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Excel Academy (Jjaep)?
5 students attend Excel Academy (Jjaep).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Excel Academy (Jjaep) students are Hispanic, and 20% of students are Black.
What grades does Excel Academy (Jjaep) offer ?
Excel Academy (Jjaep) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Excel Academy (Jjaep) part of?
Excel Academy (Jjaep) is part of Pasadena Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Excel Academy (Jjaep) located?
Excel Academy (Jjaep) is located in the South Main neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 7 other public schools located in South Main.
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