Serving 49 students in grades 9-11, Excel Academy Education Transition Center 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 is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-11
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Excel Academy Education Transition Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Excel Academy Education Transition Center's student population of 49 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Excel Academy Education Transition Center is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
72%
53%
Black
20%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≤5%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 Excel Academy Education Transition Center?
The graduation rate of Excel Academy Education Transition Center is 5%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Excel Academy Education Transition Center?
49 students attend Excel Academy Education Transition Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Excel Academy Education Transition Center students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel Academy Education Transition Center?
Excel Academy Education Transition Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Excel Academy Education Transition Center offer ?
Excel Academy Education Transition Center offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Excel Academy Education Transition Center part of?
Excel Academy Education Transition Center is part of Excel Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Excel Academy Education Transition Center located?
Excel Academy Education Transition Center is located in the Gulfton neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 15 other public schools located in Gulfton.
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