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Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies STEM School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 160 students in Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies STEM School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Texas.
Public Middle Schools in Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies STEM School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,747 Schools
# Students
160 Students
1,489,538 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
103,135 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies STEM School District, which is ranked #617 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#621 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
4%
53%
% Black
81%
13%
% White
11%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $37,175 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 185% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,719 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 185% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$37,175
$13,387
Spending / Student
$27,719
$14,116
Best Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies STEM School District Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
326 Thomas Blvd
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 982-5400
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 982-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1704 14th St
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 886-9862
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 886-9862
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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