Nova Academy Southeast

The Nova Academy Southeast district in Texas operates two public charter elementary schools: Nova Academy Prichard (grades PK-8) and Nova Academy Cedar Hill (grades PK-4). Both schools serve predominantly minority student populations, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. However, the academic performance of these schools is consistently well below state averages, suggesting systemic challenges in the district.

While Nova Academy Prichard has a larger student body of 352 students, Nova Academy Cedar Hill spends more per student at $11,197 compared to $9,652 at Prichard. Despite the higher spending, Cedar Hill's performance on standardized tests is particularly poor, with proficiency rates in the single digits for subjects like 5th grade science. Across both schools, students struggle to meet state benchmarks in reading, math, science, and social studies, raising concerns about equity and access to quality education for underrepresented groups in the Nova Academy Southeast district.

Enrollment trends are also concerning, with Nova Academy Cedar Hill's statewide ranking declining from 2610 out of 4581 elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 4353 out of 4647 in 2022-2023. This suggests the district may be facing broader challenges that require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to school improvement and resource allocation to better support the academic success of all students in the Nova Academy Southeast community.