Serving 182 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pinnacle 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 60-64% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
182 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-64%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-74%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
42%
53%
Black
26%
13%
White
27%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Honors Academy School District
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
How many students attend Pinnacle Academy?
182 students attend Pinnacle Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Pinnacle Academy students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 26% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinnacle Academy?
Pinnacle Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pinnacle Academy offer ?
Pinnacle Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Pinnacle Academy part of?
Pinnacle Academy is part of Honors Academy School District.
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