Serving 81 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Katherine G Johnson Stem Academy ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Katherine G Johnson Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Katherine G Johnson Stem Academy's student population of 81 students has declined by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Katherine G Johnson Stem Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Katherine G Johnson Stem Academy is 0.71, which is more 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
#3549 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
26%
53%
Black
26%
13%
White
40%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Katherine G Johnson Stem Academy's ranking?
Katherine G Johnson Stem Academy is ranked #3549 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Katherine G Johnson Stem Academy?
81 students attend Katherine G Johnson Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Katherine G Johnson Stem Academy students are White, 26% of students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Katherine G Johnson Stem Academy?
Katherine G Johnson Stem Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Katherine G Johnson Stem Academy offer ?
Katherine G Johnson Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Katherine G Johnson Stem Academy part of?
Katherine G Johnson Stem Academy is part of Greenville Independent School District.
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