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Starr Academy (Closed 2018)

164 River Rd
Boys Ranch, TX 79010
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 17 students in grades 9-12, Starr 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 ≥50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(16-17)
≥50%
78%
(16-17)
≥50%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
23%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
71%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
(12-13)
≥50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
School Statewide Testing
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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Starr Academy?
The graduation rate of Starr Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Starr Academy?
17 students attend Starr Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Starr Academy students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Starr Academy?
Starr Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Starr Academy offer ?
Starr Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Starr Academy part of?
Starr Academy is part of Boys Ranch Independent School District.

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