Pease Communications/Technology Academy

Summary:

Pease Communications/Technology Academy is a public magnet elementary school in Midland, Texas that serves grades PK-6 and has a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic enrollment. While the school has access to more resources, as evidenced by its higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio, it has struggled to consistently perform at the same level as some of the higher-performing nearby schools, particularly on standardized assessments.

Pease Communications/Technology Academy has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (75.7%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 27.05% to 91.04% Hispanic students. The school generally performs below the Midland Independent School District and Texas state averages on STAAR assessments, but has shown some strengths, such as higher proficiency rates in 5th grade reading and mathematics compared to the district and state. Additionally, Pease Communications/Technology Academy has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.24% to 69.58% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools.

While Pease Communications/Technology Academy struggles in some areas, such as overall test scores, it performs better than the nearby Ralph Bunche Elementary, which has consistently low proficiency rates across grade levels and subject areas. However, other nearby schools, such as Carver Center and James Bowie Fine Arts Academy, significantly outperform Pease Communications/Technology Academy on standardized tests. The school's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio suggest that it may have access to more resources and funding compared to some of the other nearby schools, but this does not necessarily translate to higher academic achievement.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-6

 1700 E Magnolia Ave
       Midland, TX  79705-6935


(432) 240-7700

District: Midland Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2722nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,077 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  498

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
75.7%
African American:
11.0%
White:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.1% Help


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Compare Details Pease Communications/Technology Academy ranks worse than 58.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 16th among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Midland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.62. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (75.7%), African American (11%), White (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pease Communications/Technology Academy is 16.6, which is the 8th best among 25 elementary schools in the Midland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pease Communications/Technology Academy is $10,077, which is the 12th highest among 25 elementary schools in the Midland Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pease Communications/Technology Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Midland Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Midland Independent School District (Isd) 556th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pease Communications/Technology Academy

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Rank History for all students at Pease Communications/Technology Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.78 1303rd 3465 62.4%
2005 70.01 1001st 3475 71.2%
2006 70.87 975th 3476 72.0%
2007 72.04 933rd 3724 74.9%
2008 70.43 1027th 3768 72.7%
2009 51.45 2162nd 3884 44.3%
2010 51.73 2241st 3937 43.1%
2011 50.27 2390th 4095 41.6%
2012 35.73 3109th 4206 26.1%
2013 28.47 3467th 4221 17.9%
2014 29.17 3443rd 4260 19.2%
2015 28.89 3391st 4320 21.5%
2016 39.52 2857th 4286 33.3%
2017 48.49 2062nd 4329 52.4%
2018 49.49 2015th 4359 53.8%
2019 19.64 3945th 4479 11.9%
2021 44.36 2330th 4578 49.1%
2022 58.97 1655th 4581 63.9%
2023 38.93 2869th 4647 38.3%
2024 41.62 2722nd 4675 41.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pease Communications/Technology Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.99 1926th 3226 40.3%
2019 29.21 2727th 3333 18.2%
2021 62.06 907th 3446 73.7%
2022 72.62 592nd 3487 83.0%
2023 41.92 2131st 3556 40.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pease Communications/Technology Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.89 3525th 3558 0.9%
2019 38.65 2162nd 3684 41.3%
2021 29.65 2831st 3799 25.5%
2022 47.85 1711th 3952 56.7%
2023 34.09 2805th 4086 31.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pease Communications/Technology Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.01 2171st 4264 49.1%
2019 16.72 4082nd 4309 5.3%
2021 58.60 1480th 4451 66.7%
2022 66.37 1088th 4477 75.7%
2023 43.97 2611th 4521 42.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Pease Communications/Technology Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.72 1552nd 4306 64.0%
2019 25.52 3591st 4348 17.4%
2021 50.66 1999th 4499 55.6%
2022 63.58 1392nd 4561 69.5%
2023 34.68 3125th 4588 31.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Pease Communications/Technology Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.49 2345th 4240 44.7%
2019 25.00 3705th 4295 13.7%
2021 61.42 1135th 4331 73.8%
2022 70.19 830th 4461 81.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Pease Communications/Technology Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.60 2474th 4319 42.7%
2019 16.57 4012th 4357 7.9%
2021 38.00 2674th 4498 40.6%
2022 52.41 2035th 4563 55.4%
2023 43.51 2539th 4585 44.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Pease Communications/Technology Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.90 657th 2483 73.5%
2019 32.04 1875th 2515 25.4%
2021 49.24 1078th 2444 55.9%
2022 60.51 752nd 2421 68.9%
2023 34.39 1679th 2443 31.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pease Communications/Technology Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.88 1834th 4168 56.0%
2019 24.93 3586th 4188 14.4%
2021 55.82 1591st 4329 63.2%
2022 67.64 1031st 4376 76.4%
2023 50.85 2009th 4401 54.4%
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Rank History for White students at Pease Communications/Technology Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.08 1210th 3127 61.3%
2019 25.03 2632nd 3142 16.2%
2021 24.94 2559th 3082 17.0%
2022 61.67 1107th 3082 64.1%
2023 33.34 2257th 3106 27.3%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Pease Communications/Technology Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 124 117 3 169 1 n/a n/a 0 414
2003 124 117 3 169 1 n/a n/a 0 414
2004 146 115 3 191 1 n/a n/a 0 456
2005 117 116 3 192 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2006 111 119 4 200 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2007 100 126 4 214 1 n/a n/a 0 445
2008 118 124 5 225 1 n/a n/a 0 473
2009 108 123 4 246 1 n/a n/a 0 482
2010 101 122 5 291 1 n/a n/a 0 520
2011 72 120 4 331 1 0 8 0 536
2012 65 125 1 345 2 0 6 0 544
2013 50 126 1 375 0 0 4 0 556
2014 61 104 2 343 0 0 3 0 513
2015 62 98 3 376 0 1 2 0 542
2016 69 81 1 414 1 1 1 0 568
2017 50 65 1 432 1 0 1 0 550
2018 60 81 3 474 0 0 3 0 621
2019 50 78 4 442 0 0 9 0 583
2020 39 68 3 394 0 0 10 0 514
2021 33 56 2 379 3 0 7 0 480
2022 36 59 2 358 4 0 8 0 467
2023 45 55 4 377 5 0 12 0 498

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pease Communications/Technology Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 414 33.1 12.5 51.2
2003 414 33.1 12.5 51.2
2004 456 32.1 14.2 49.1
2005 428 34.9 12.3 57.5
2006 434 35.1 12.4 56.2
2007 445 33.0 13.5 56.6
2008 473 33.8 14.0 52.2
2009 482 32.9 14.6 49.4
2010 520 36.0 14.4 61.3
2011 536 35.4 15.1 60.6
2012 544 36.2 15.0 58.6
2013 556 36.6 15.1 58.1
2014 513 33.8 15.1 55.6
2015 542 36.0 15.0 50.2
2016 568 37.0 15.3 52.6
2017 550 36.2 15.1 60.9
2018 621 36.3 17.0 58.5
2019 583 36.9 15.7 56.8
2020 514 34.9 14.7 53.1
2021 480 40.4 11.8 69.6
2022 467 35.6 13.1 58.2
2023 498 29.8 16.6 67.1

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 Pease Communications/Technology Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 414 33.1 12.5 51.2
2003 414 33.1 12.5 51.2
2004 456 32.1 14.2 49.1
2005 428 34.9 12.3 57.5
2006 434 35.1 12.4 56.2
2007 445 33.0 13.5 56.6
2008 473 33.8 14.0 52.2
2009 482 32.9 14.6 49.4
2010 520 36.0 14.4 61.3
2011 536 35.4 15.1 60.6
2012 544 36.2 15.0 58.6
2013 556 36.6 15.1 58.1
2014 513 33.8 15.1 55.6
2015 542 36.0 15.0 50.2
2016 568 37.0 15.3 52.6
2017 550 36.2 15.1 60.9
2018 621 36.3 17.0 58.5
2019 583 36.9 15.7 56.8
2020 514 34.9 14.7 53.1
2021 480 40.4 11.8 69.6
2022 467 35.6 13.1 58.2
2023 498 29.8 16.6 67.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pease Communications/Technology Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $821 (10.7%) $6,868 (89.3%) $7,690
2020 $691 (8.0%) $7,931 (92.0%) $8,622
2021 $730 (7.2%) $9,346 (92.7%) $10,077

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pease Communications/Technology Academy

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 3945th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2869th of 4647 Elementary schools
 26.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Pease Communications/Technology Academy)1927
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Midland Independent School District (Isd))3641
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pease Communications/Technology Academy)2135
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Midland Independent School District (Isd))3938
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Pease Communications/Technology Academy)7030
 40%
   3rd Grade Reading (Midland Independent School District (Isd))4633
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pease Communications/Technology Academy)7020
 50%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Midland Independent School District (Isd))4030
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Pease Communications/Technology Academy)2036
 16%
   4th Grade Reading (Midland Independent School District (Isd))3338
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pease Communications/Technology Academy)2545
 20%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Midland Independent School District (Isd))4049
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Pease Communications/Technology Academy)3554
 19%
   5th Grade Reading (Midland Independent School District (Isd))4348
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pease Communications/Technology Academy)4536
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Midland Independent School District (Isd))4543
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Pease Communications/Technology Academy)3834
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Midland Independent School District (Isd))4431
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Pease Communications/Technology Academy)2137
 16%
   6th Grade Reading (Midland Independent School District (Isd))3048
 18%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pease Communications/Technology Academy)4042
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Midland Independent School District (Isd))4039
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students583498
 14.6%
African American7855
 29.5%
American Indian05
Asian44
Hispanic442377
 14.7%
Pacific Islander00
White5045
 10%
Two or More Races912
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.8%67.1%
 10.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 498 students attended Pease Communications/Technology Academy.

Pease Communications/Technology Academy ranks 2722nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Pease Communications/Technology Academy are 76% Hispanic, 11% African American, 9% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.


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