Serving 129 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Vista Academy Of Desoto 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 40-49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
129 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-49%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-59%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
10%
53%
Black
84%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
How many students attend Vista Academy Of Desoto?
129 students attend Vista Academy Of Desoto.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Vista Academy Of Desoto students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Academy Of Desoto?
Vista Academy Of Desoto has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vista Academy Of Desoto offer ?
Vista Academy Of Desoto offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Vista Academy Of Desoto part of?
Vista Academy Of Desoto is part of Texas College Preparatory Academies School District.
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