Young Women's Leadership Academy

Summary:

Young Women's Leadership Academy is a public charter secondary school located in Midland, Texas, serving grades 6-11 with a current enrollment of 358 students. The school is part of the Midland Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 556 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Young Women's Leadership Academy consistently outperforms the Midland ISD and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates are significantly higher than the district and state in subjects like Reading, Mathematics, and End-of-Course exams. The school has also maintained relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0% in 2019-2020 to 2.2% in 2021-2022, which are significantly lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's student population is diverse, with a mix of White, Hispanic, Asian, and African American students, which is notable compared to the nearby Legacy Freshman High School and Midland Freshman High School.

The higher spending per student at Young Women's Leadership Academy compared to the nearby traditional public high schools may indicate a greater investment in educational resources, which could be a contributing factor to the school's strong academic performance and student outcomes. The school's success offers valuable lessons and potential opportunities for replication and scaling to improve educational outcomes in the region and beyond.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative 6-11

1800 E Wall St
Midland, TX 79701

(432) 240-8700

District: Midland Independent School District (Isd)

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,552

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 351

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

46.4%

White:

36.5%

Asian:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Young Women's Leadership Academy ranks better than 98.3% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.05. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Young Women's Leadership Academy has the smallest alternative school student body size in the Midland Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.4%), White (36.5%), Asian (8.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Midland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Young Women's Leadership Academy is 16.7, which is the lowest among 4 alternative schools in the Midland Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Young Women's Leadership Academy employs 21 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Young Women's Leadership Academy is $12,552, which is the 2^nd highest among 1 alternative schools in the Midland Independent School District (Isd).

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Young Women's Leadership Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Young Women's Leadership Academy 41^st of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Young Women's Leadership Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Asian students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Midland Independent School District (Isd):

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

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Rank History for Young Women's Leadership Academy

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Rank History for all students at Young Women's Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	94.24	78^th	2252	96.5%
2022	98.09	23^rd	2254	99.0%
2023	97.78	24^th	2330	99.0%
2024	97.05	41^st	2361	98.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Young Women's Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	88.63	78^th	1643	95.3%
2023	99.38	11^th	1720	99.4%
2024	96.71	36^th	1760	98.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Young Women's Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	100.00	1^st	1757	99.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Young Women's Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	90.06	76^th	2172	96.5%
2022	96.15	29^th	2220	98.7%
2023	98.24	22^nd	2251	99.0%
2024	95.75	37^th	2224	98.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Young Women's Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	93.45	77^th	2151	96.4%
2022	97.41	29^th	2221	98.7%
2023	97.47	22^nd	2241	99.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Young Women's Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	84.34	46^th	1501	96.9%
2022	82.49	39^th	1488	97.4%
2023	76.93	180^th	1481	87.8%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Young Women's Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	90.43	63^rd	2118	97.0%
2022	98.46	15^th	2182	99.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Young Women's Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	89.17	8^th	616	98.7%
2024	83.79	33^rd	612	94.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Young Women's Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	88.95	63^rd	1213	94.8%
2022	99.90	2^nd	1251	99.8%
2023	99.82	2^nd	1273	99.8%
2024	98.02	13^th	1271	99.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Young Women's Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	92.82	61^st	2043	97.0%
2022	96.37	34^th	2077	98.4%
2023	98.61	14^th	2116	99.3%
2024	95.35	45^th	2108	97.9%

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Rank History for White students at Young Women's Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	90.85	62^nd	1700	96.4%
2022	96.20	12^th	1723	99.3%
2023	92.71	38^th	1749	97.8%
2024	91.88	39^th	1724	97.7%

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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 Young Women's Leadership Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	56	16	7	67	0	2	148
2021	115	22	12	126	0	10	285
2022	141	22	14	140	3	10	330
2023	131	23	26	167	3	8	358
2024	128	22	29	163	3	6	351

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 Young Women's Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	148	11.4	12.9	36.5
2021	285	14.2	19.9	35.8
2022	330	19.3	17.0	26.1
2023	358	20.4	17.4	30.7
2024	351	21.0	16.7	34.5

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 Young Women's Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	148	11.4	12.9	36.5
2021	285	14.2	19.9	35.8
2022	330	19.3	17.0	26.1
2023	358	20.4	17.4	30.7
2024	351	21.0	16.7	34.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Young Women's Leadership Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$322 (2.9%)	$10,738 (97.1%)	$11,059
2021	$4,262 (34.0%)	$8,290 (66.0%)	$12,552

Data source: Texas Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th 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
Young Women's Leadership Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	6-11	1800 E Wall St	Midland	79701	Midland County	Midland Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 240-8700	351	21	16.7	34.5%	128 (36.5%)	22 (6.3%)	163 (46.4%)	29 (8.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)								(n/a)	100.0	93.3	95.5	100.0	96.4				82.5	94.4	97.8				70.0		74.3		78.7	68.5	$12,552	$4,262	$8,290
Idea Travis Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-9	900 E Gist Ave	Midland	79701	Midland County	Midland Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 240-1000	1,195	68	17.5	70.8%	70 (5.9%)	72 (6.0%)	1,030 (86.2%)	9 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.1%)								(n/a)	18.0	38.7	42.2			41.0	28.5	37.5	37.6	43.3	52.8	27.9	26.7	39.2	30.1	24.2		21.7		16.5	$13,863	$1,185	$12,678
Midland Freshman High School	Public, Alternative	9	100 E Gist Ave	Midland	79701	Midland County	Midland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 689-1200	856	42	20.4	55.1%	183 (21.4%)	45 (5.3%)	607 (70.9%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.6%)								(n/a)	27.4	79.9	53.0																		$8,692	$594	$8,099
Legacy Freshman High School	Public, Alternative	9	1400 E Oak Ave	Midland	79705	Midland County	Midland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 689-1250	871	47	18.5	50.6%	214 (24.6%)	63 (7.2%)	563 (64.6%)	10 (1.1%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.0%)								(n/a)	20.5	76.0	46.5																		$9,575	$885	$8,689
Texas Leadership Of Midland	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3300 Thomas Ave	Midland	79703	Midland County	Texas Leadership Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 242-7117	830	51	16.1	48.7%	193 (23.3%)	50 (6.0%)	552 (66.5%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.7%)								(n/a)	15.6	32.2	30.5	43.2	58.5	6.5	29.3	15.1	27.9	28.3	21.7	5.2	20.0	23.3	13.3	23.3	8.3	2.7	3.3	1.7	$9,478	$859	$8,619
Compass Academy Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5530 Billy Hext Rd	Odessa	79765	Ector County	Compass Academy Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 272-1836	1,448	87	16.5	4.6%	898 (62.0%)	15 (1.0%)	508 (35.1%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (1.5%)								(n/a)	54.3	83.5	67.5	65.4	84.3	47.9	52.5	55.3	59.2	51.7	55.5	45.4	36.7	32.8	49.2	35.3	58.5	12.1	42.9	42.9	$6,414	$142	$6,272
The Stem Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4940 S Rd	Odessa	79762	Ector County	Ector County Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(432) 552-2580	743	37	20.0	52.0%	294 (39.6%)	17 (2.3%)	394 (53.0%)	11 (1.5%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	21 (2.8%)								(n/a)	61.8	63.6	86.0	84.6	87.5	39.1	50.0	50.0	66.1	61.7	67.7	37.5	48.5	31.8	35.5	16.7	55.2	21.2	62.5	56.3
Ector County Youth Center	Public, Alternative	8-11	1401 Yukon Rd	Odessa	79762	Ector County	Ector County Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(432) 456-0049	15	2	9.4	53.3%	3 (20.0%)	4 (26.7%)	8 (53.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	0.0	0.0	10.0	0.0																	$29,936	$5,983	$23,953

Frequently Asked Questions about Young Women's Leadership Academy

How many students attend Young Women's Leadership Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 351 students attended Young Women's Leadership Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Young Women's Leadership Academy?

Students at Young Women's Leadership Academy are 46% Hispanic, 36% White, 8% Asian, 6% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Young Women's Leadership Academy in?

Midland Independent School District (Isd)

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