Texas Virtual Academy At Southwest serves 2,407 students in grades 3-10.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 68% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 48:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-10
Total Students
2,407 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)68%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
48:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
19%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
58%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
8%
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?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Texas Virtual Academy At Southwest?
2,407 students attend Texas Virtual Academy At Southwest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Texas Virtual Academy At Southwest students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Texas Virtual Academy At Southwest?
Texas Virtual Academy At Southwest has a student ration of 48:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Texas Virtual Academy At Southwest offer ?
Texas Virtual Academy At Southwest offers enrollment in grades 3-10
What school district is Texas Virtual Academy At Southwest part of?
Texas Virtual Academy At Southwest is part of Southwest School District.
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