Serving 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waxahachie Family Faith 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 50-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher 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 Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-59%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-59%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
43%
53%
Black
25%
13%
White
27%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Waxahachie Family Faith Academy?
228 students attend Waxahachie Family Faith Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Waxahachie Family Faith Academy students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waxahachie Family Faith Academy?
Waxahachie Family Faith Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waxahachie Family Faith Academy offer ?
Waxahachie Family Faith Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Waxahachie Family Faith Academy part of?
Waxahachie Family Faith Academy is part of Waxahachie Faith Family Academy School District.
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