Serving 179 students in grades 1-8, Texas Serenity 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Texas Serenity Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#7873 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
52%
53%
Black
47%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Texas Serenity Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Texas Serenity Academy's ranking?
Texas Serenity Academy is ranked #7873 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Texas Serenity Academy?
179 students attend Texas Serenity Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Texas Serenity Academy students are Hispanic, 47% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Texas Serenity Academy?
Texas Serenity Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Texas Serenity Academy offer ?
Texas Serenity Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Texas Serenity Academy part of?
Texas Serenity Academy is part of Texas Serenity Academy School District.
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