Serving 123 students in grades 7-12, Katherine Anne Porter School 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Katherine Anne Porter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Katherine Anne Porter School's student population of 123 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Katherine Anne Porter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Katherine Anne Porter School is 0.38, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5948 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
76%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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 is Katherine Anne Porter School's ranking?
Katherine Anne Porter School is ranked #5948 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Katherine Anne Porter School?
The graduation rate of Katherine Anne Porter School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Katherine Anne Porter School?
123 students attend Katherine Anne Porter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Katherine Anne Porter School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Katherine Anne Porter School?
Katherine Anne Porter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Katherine Anne Porter School offer ?
Katherine Anne Porter School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Katherine Anne Porter School part of?
Katherine Anne Porter School is part of Katherine Anne Porter School District.
School Reviews
1 4/28/2021
My son was a student at KAPS in the 2020/2021 school year. The classes were chaotic and disorganized, and the staff seemed technologically incompetent. The administration didn't respond to our issues, mis-communicated deadlines and requirements, and lost our grades. The experience was stressful and confusing, and the quality of the education was very low. I would highly discourage anyone from attending this school.
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