Serving 107 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Young Scholars Academy For Excellence 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 35-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
53%
Black
95%
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
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
6%
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Young Scholars Academy For Excellence?
107 students attend Young Scholars Academy For Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Young Scholars Academy For Excellence students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young Scholars Academy For Excellence?
Young Scholars Academy For Excellence has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Young Scholars Academy For Excellence offer ?
Young Scholars Academy For Excellence offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Young Scholars Academy For Excellence part of?
Young Scholars Academy For Excellence is part of Houston Independent School District.
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