Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies

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Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies ranks 1693 rd of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies is a public charter middle school in Port Arthur, Texas, serving 38 students in grades 6-8. The school has a predominantly African American student population (86.84%) and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (92.11%).

Compared to nearby schools like Orangefield J H, Odom Middle, and Bob Hope School, Tekoa Academy has significantly lower academic performance as measured by STAAR test scores. For example, in 2023-2024, Tekoa Academy's 6th grade reading proficiency was 33.33%, compared to 54.45% statewide. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas middle schools and received low SchoolDigger ratings of 1 or 3 stars out of 5.

However, Tekoa Academy has maintained a 0.0% dropout rate, and its student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 7.4 to 15.2 over the past few years. These factors suggest the school may be providing more individualized attention to its students. Addressing the challenges of low academic performance, high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and low statewide rankings will be crucial for Tekoa Academy's long-term success and the academic and social-emotional development of its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

326 Thomas Blvd
Port Arthur, TX 77640

(409) 982-5400

District: Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies Stem School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1693^rd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 49

Racial breakdown:

African American:

85.7%

Hispanic:

12.2%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies ranks worse than 71.7% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.23. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (85.7%), Hispanic (12.2%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies is 13.3. (See more...)

Compare Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies employs 3.6 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies:

SchoolDigger ranks Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies 1693^rd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies Stem School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies Stem School 618^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2011	42.61	1336^th	1895	29.5%
2012	1.49	1912^th	1951	2.0%
2013	26.74	1612^th	1973	18.3%
2014	39.42	1300^th	1987	34.6%
2015	57.44	882^nd	2043	56.8%
2016	43.11	1226^th	1987	38.3%
2017	27.91	1533^rd	2027	24.4%
2018	41.55	1196^th	2080	42.5%
2019	62.13	655^th	2193	70.1%
2021	16.12	2001^st	2252	11.1%
2022	21.02	1908^th	2254	15.4%
2023	56.80	880^th	2330	62.2%
2024	31.23	1693^rd	2361	28.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.97	1038^th	2039	49.1%
2019	69.01	411^th	2073	80.2%
2021	21.07	1912^th	2172	12.0%
2022	28.99	1738^th	2220	21.7%
2023	63.50	615^th	2251	72.7%
2024	36.16	1469^th	2224	33.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	36.57	1322^nd	2008	34.2%
2019	65.98	556^th	2047	72.8%
2021	22.99	1744^th	2151	18.9%
2023	61.18	721^st	2241	67.8%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	55.72	624^th	2008	68.9%
2022	37.45	1395^th	2182	36.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	49.07	926^th	2030	54.4%
2019	66.55	529^th	2069	74.4%
2021	15.30	1981^st	2168	8.6%
2022	22.96	1859^th	2228	16.6%
2023	46.48	1137^th	2245	49.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	48.48	530^th	1167	54.6%
2019	73.86	213^th	1193	82.1%
2021	23.56	1053^rd	1213	13.2%
2022	29.96	950^th	1251	24.1%
2023	65.18	326^th	1273	74.4%
2024	34.15	864^th	1271	32.0%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	2	49	5	0	0	56
2012	1	59	7	0	0	67
2013	3	53	4	0	0	60
2014	1	36	5	0	0	42
2015	4	34	2	0	0	40
2016	3	48	8	1	1	61
2017	2	50	13	1	1	67
2018	1	40	5	0	0	46
2019	0	41	4	0	0	45
2020	1	48	3	1	1	54
2021	0	47	5	0	1	53
2022	0	35	10	0	2	47
2023	0	33	4	0	1	38
2024	0	42	6	0	1	49

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	56	n/a	n/a	94.6
2012	67	4.3	15.3	95.5
2013	60	3.8	15.5	86.7
2014	42	4.9	8.4	78.6
2015	40	5.0	8.0	82.5
2016	61	4.0	15.2	95.1
2017	67	4.7	14.0	95.5
2018	46	4.1	11.2	56.5
2019	45	3.0	15.0	97.8
2020	54	2.7	19.7	94.4
2021	53	3.4	15.2	90.6
2022	47	4.2	10.9	72.3
2023	38	5.1	7.4	92.1
2024	49	3.6	13.3	98

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	56	n/a	n/a	94.6
2012	67	4.3	15.3	95.5
2013	60	3.8	15.5	86.7
2014	42	4.9	8.4	78.6
2015	40	5.0	8.0	82.5
2016	61	4.0	15.2	95.1
2017	67	4.7	14.0	95.5
2018	46	4.1	11.2	56.5
2019	45	3.0	15.0	97.8
2020	54	2.7	19.7	94.4
2021	53	3.4	15.2	90.6
2022	47	4.2	10.9	72.3
2023	38	5.1	7.4	92.1
2024	49	3.6	13.3	98

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 655^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 880^th of 2330 Middle schools	7.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies)	65	57	8%
6th Grade Reading (Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies Stem School)	59	55	4%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies)	94	71	23%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies Stem School)	67	70	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies)	25	60	35%
7th Grade Reading (Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies Stem School)	48	60	12%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies)	75	30	45%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies Stem School)	69	47	22%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies)	83	27	56%
8th Grade Reading (Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies Stem School)	82	31	51%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Science (Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies)	33	53	20%
8th Grade Science (Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies Stem School)	24	56	32%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies)	33	7	26%
8th Grade Social Studies (Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies Stem School)	47	13	34%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	45	38	15.6%
African American	41	33	19.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	4
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	97.8%	92.1%	5.7%

Schools Near Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies	Public, Charter	6-8	326 Thomas Blvd	Port Arthur	77640	Jefferson County	Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies Stem School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 982-5400	49	4	13.3	98.0%	0 (0.0%)	42 (85.7%)	6 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	31.2	1693^rd of 2361 public middle schools	28.3%		56.8	880^th of 2330 public middle schools	62.2%	813		33.3	15.4	20.0	44.4	23.1	0.0	86.7	13.3
Lincoln Middle	Public	6-8	1023 Abe Lincoln Ave	Port Arthur	77640	Jefferson County	Port Arthur Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 984-8700	626	54	11.6	83.7%	15 (2.4%)	349 (55.8%)	229 (36.6%)	12 (1.9%)	11 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.4%)	13.7	2181^st of 2361 public middle schools	7.6%		11.5	2178^th of 2330 public middle schools	6.5%	3	46.0	32.4	31.7	30.2	19.2	11.4	7.7	15.7	4.9	$10,325	$1,283	$9,042
Bob Hope School	Public, Charter	6-8	2849 9th Ave	Port Arthur	77642	Jefferson County	Bob Hope School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 983-3244	443	20	22.6	97.1%	3 (0.7%)	22 (5.0%)	416 (93.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	74.8	434^th of 2361 public middle schools	81.6%		68.4	569^th of 2330 public middle schools	75.6%	135	54.1	70.8	60.1	73.7	71.5	46.7		48.9	26.3	$8,468	$1,426	$7,042
Jefferson Middle	Public	6-8	2200 Jefferson Dr	Port Arthur	77642	Jefferson County	Port Arthur Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 984-4860	847	59	14.3	89.6%	18 (2.1%)	256 (30.2%)	514 (60.7%)	28 (3.3%)	24 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.8%)	24.2	1906^th of 2361 public middle schools	19.3%		18.8	2027^th of 2330 public middle schools	13.0%	121	100.0	36.1	26.0	46.2	17.7	15.3	36.4	22.0	16.4	$10,988	$1,304	$9,683
Groves Middle	Public	6-8	5201 Wilson St	Groves	77619	Jefferson County	Port Neches-Groves Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(409) 962-0225	637	45	14.2	55.4%	293 (46.0%)	33 (5.2%)	269 (42.2%)	20 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.5%)	52	997^th of 2361 public middle schools	57.8%		45.4	1205^th of 2330 public middle schools	48.3%	208	100.0	58.9	63.2	49.1	41.0	34.8	39.5	33.8	21.0	$9,642	$737	$8,905
Port Neches Middle	Public	6-9	749 Central Dr	Port Neches	77651	Jefferson County	Port Neches-Groves Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(409) 722-8115	584	45	13.1	36.1%	337 (57.7%)	20 (3.4%)	165 (28.3%)	49 (8.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)	64.8	651^st of 2361 public middle schools	72.4%		62.3	731^st of 2330 public middle schools	68.6%	80	96.6	62.6	66.9	66.5	30.5	29.6	49.1	45.7	37.6	$9,702	$774	$8,928
Central Middle	Public	6-8	200 N 17th St	Nederland	77627	Jefferson County	Nederland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 727-5765	595	47	12.6	53.8%	241 (40.5%)	86 (14.5%)	188 (31.6%)	53 (8.9%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.9%)	64.4	668^th of 2361 public middle schools	71.7%		73.3	454^th of 2330 public middle schools	80.5%	214	96.2	54.2	65.3	61.5	42.7	40.8	27.9	59.7	35.0	$10,422	$1,288	$9,133
Wilson Middle	Public	6-8	2620 Helena Ave	Nederland	77627	Jefferson County	Nederland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(409) 727-6224	640	46	13.9	42.8%	368 (57.5%)	35 (5.5%)	167 (26.1%)	41 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (4.4%)	74.4	443^rd of 2361 public middle schools	81.2%		80	330^th of 2330 public middle schools	85.8%	113	100.0	66.4	61.6	75.4	50.9	38.4	59.5	56.8	33.7	$10,078	$725	$9,354
Bridge City Middle	Public	6-8	300 Bower Dr	Bridge City	77611	Orange County	Bridge City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 735-1700	721	42	17.2	42.0%	511 (70.9%)	12 (1.7%)	157 (21.8%)	22 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.5%)	44.7	1248^th of 2361 public middle schools	47.1%		51.3	1033^rd of 2330 public middle schools	55.7%	215	71.1	55.7	51.3	50.7	22.3	16.8	38.2	35.1	32.6	$7,627	$651	$6,976
Orangefield J H	Public	6-8	7745 Sandbar Rd	Orangefield	77639	Orange County	Orangefield Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(409) 735-6737	419	33	12.5	36.5%	367 (87.6%)	4 (1.0%)	32 (7.6%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.6%)	50.9	1027^th of 2361 public middle schools	56.5%		65.1	650^th of 2330 public middle schools	72.1%	377	96.2	54.7	43.6	69.6	29.2	31.6	28.5	42.3	30.2	$10,146	$792	$9,355

Frequently Asked Questions about Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies

How many students attend Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies?

In the 2023-24 school year, 49 students attended Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies.

Is Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies a good school?

Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies ranks 1693^rd of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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What is the racial makeup of Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies?

Students at Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies are 86% African American, 12% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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