Serving 1,018 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Focus Learning 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 35% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 44% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
1,018 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)44%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
53%
Black
95%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Focus Learning 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Focus Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of Focus Learning Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Focus Learning Academy?
1,018 students attend Focus Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Focus Learning Academy students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Focus Learning Academy?
Focus Learning Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Focus Learning Academy offer ?
Focus Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Focus Learning Academy part of?
Focus Learning Academy is part of Focus Learning Academy School District.
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