Serving 20 students in grades 9-12, Mineral Wells Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mineral Wells Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mineral Wells Academy's student population of 20 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mineral Wells Academy is 0.32, 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)
(21-22)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
20%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
80%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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 41% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mineral Wells Academy?
The graduation rate of Mineral Wells Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mineral Wells Academy?
20 students attend Mineral Wells Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Mineral Wells Academy students are White, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mineral Wells Academy?
Mineral Wells Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mineral Wells Academy offer ?
Mineral Wells Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mineral Wells Academy part of?
Mineral Wells Academy is part of Mineral Wells Independent School District.
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