Serving 126 students in grades 9-12, Southwest Academy 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 ≤20% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
94%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)60-64%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Academy?
The graduation rate of Southwest Academy is 60-64%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Southwest Academy?
126 students attend Southwest Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Southwest Academy students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Academy?
Southwest Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southwest Academy offer ?
Southwest Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southwest Academy part of?
Southwest Academy is part of Southwest Independent School District.
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