Summary:
There is only one elementary school located in the Draw Academy district, a public charter school serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 678 students. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic, with 98.67% of students identifying as Hispanic. Despite the school's slightly higher per-student spending compared to the state average, Draw Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools for the past three school years, indicating a persistent struggle to provide quality education to its students.
Draw Academy's academic performance on STAAR tests is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 15.09% (4th grade) to 52.73% (3rd grade), compared to the state averages of 50.66% to 54.45%. The school's performance on STAAR Mathematics tests is also well below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 1.89% (4th grade) to 46% (8th grade), compared to state averages of 40.86% to 48.96%. These significant gaps in academic achievement suggest that students at Draw Academy are not receiving the necessary support and resources to succeed.
The school's high percentage of Hispanic students (98.67%) and 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch indicate a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. These demographic factors, which often correlate with lower academic achievement, may contribute to the challenges Draw Academy faces in improving student outcomes. The school's relatively high student-teacher ratio of 22.6 may also suggest a need for more effective resource allocation and staffing to support student learning.
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