Is Raymondville Options Academic Academy a good school?

Raymondville Options Academic Academy ranks in the bottom 7.8% of Texas high schools.

How many students attend Raymondville Options Academic Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 56 students attended Raymondville Options Academic Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Raymondville Options Academic Academy?

Students at Raymondville Options Academic Academy are 98% Hispanic, 2% White.

Raymondville Options Academic Academy

Summary:

Raymondville Options Academic Academy is a small public high school serving grades 7-12 in the predominantly Hispanic community of Raymondville, Texas. With just 56 students, the school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, receiving 0 or 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger for most years.

Raymondville Options Academic Academy significantly underperforms compared to the Raymondville Independent School District and the state of Texas on STAAR standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 14.29% of 8th graders were proficient in reading, compared to 64.34% for the district and 54.09% for Texas. The school also struggles with low proficiency rates in math, science, and social studies, as well as fluctuating graduation rates and higher dropout rates than the state average. Despite spending significantly more per student ($20,111) than the district ($14,760) and state averages, the school has not been able to translate this higher spending into improved academic outcomes.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as the Harlingen School of Health Professions, which ranks among the top 5% of high schools in Texas, Raymondville Options Academic Academy consistently underperforms on academic measures. The school's struggles are particularly pronounced for its Hispanic, low-socioeconomic, and at-risk student subgroups, as well as its small population of migrant students, who rank in the bottom 5% of Texas high schools.

Detail:

Public 7-12

512 E Rodriguez
Raymondville, TX 78580-3351

(956) 689-8175

District: Raymondville Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1832^nd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,111

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 56

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

98.2%

White:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Raymondville Options Academic Academy ranks worse than 99.3% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.01. (See more...)

Compare Details Raymondville Options Academic Academy ranks worse than 92.2% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.32. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Raymondville Options Academic Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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: Hispanic (98.2%), White (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Raymondville Options Academic Academy is 11.2. (See more...)

Compare Raymondville Options Academic Academy employs 4.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Raymondville Options Academic Academy is $20,111.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Raymondville Options Academic Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Raymondville Options Academic Academy 2345^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Raymondville Options Academic Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Raymondville Options Academic Academy 1832^nd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Raymondville Options Academic Academy in the ranking list.)

Raymondville Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Raymondville Independent School District (Isd) 492^nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	4.01	2345^th	2361	0.7%

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Rank History for all high school students at Raymondville Options Academic Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2013	13.01	1497^th	1652	9.4%
2014	20.14	1482^nd	1734	14.5%
2015	6.79	1613^th	1743	7.5%
2016	18.86	1517^th	1762	13.9%
2017	5.65	1670^th	1777	6.0%
2018	7.88	1642^nd	1797	8.6%
2019	9.24	1678^th	1857	9.6%
2021	2.08	1852^nd	1861	0.5%
2022	27.50	1388^th	1876	26.0%
2023	11.93	1719^th	1961	12.3%
2024	7.32	1832^nd	1987	7.8%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Raymondville Options Academic Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	10.74	1665^th	1794	7.2%
2019	8.96	1696^th	1818	6.7%
2021	3.19	1829^th	1848	1.0%
2022	33.86	1235^th	1847	33.1%
2023	14.66	1665^th	1897	12.2%

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Rank History for high school Migrant students at Raymondville Options Academic Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.90	90^th	93	3.2%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Raymondville Options Academic Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	15.14	1575^th	1781	11.6%
2019	8.59	1655^th	1798	8.0%
2021	14.29	1584^th	1815	12.7%
2022	25.29	1421^st	1841	22.8%
2023	17.05	1586^th	1891	16.1%

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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Raymondville Options Academic Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	14.84	1671^st	1784	6.3%
2019	17.13	1655^th	1810	8.6%
2021	9.62	1778^th	1829	2.8%
2022	51.24	645^th	1837	64.9%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Raymondville Options Academic Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	7.68	1697^th	1803	5.9%
2019	5.63	1745^th	1824	4.3%
2021	0.03	1840^th	1840	0.0%
2022	22.19	1454^th	1853	21.5%
2023	11.42	1695^th	1913	11.4%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Raymondville Options Academic Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	9.81	1564^th	1691	7.5%
2019	10.50	1585^th	1714	7.5%
2021	2.70	1723^rd	1743	1.1%
2022	33.88	1159^th	1762	34.2%
2023	16.10	1561^st	1820	14.2%

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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 Raymondville Options Academic Academy

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Year	White	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2011	0	51	0	51
2012	0	44	0	44
2013	0	63	0	63
2014	0	54	0	54
2015	1	59	0	60
2016	1	74	1	76
2017	0	76	0	76
2018	0	66	0	66
2019	0	77	0	77
2020	1	52	0	53
2021	0	40	0	40
2022	0	44	0	44
2023	1	55	0	56

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 Raymondville Options Academic Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	51	4.9	10.4	33.3
2012	44	6.6	6.6	43.2
2013	63	5.9	10.6	95.2
2014	54	6.6	8.1	92.6
2015	60	7.0	8.5	95
2016	76	8.0	9.5	90.8
2017	76	9.1	8.3	85.5
2018	66	8.1	8.1	100
2019	77	8.1	9.4	100
2020	53	10.0	5.3	100
2021	40	6.8	5.8	97.5
2022	44	6.6	6.6	95.5
2023	56	4.9	11.2	98.2

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 Raymondville Options Academic Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	51	4.9	10.4	33.3
2012	44	6.6	6.6	43.2
2013	63	5.9	10.6	95.2
2014	54	6.6	8.1	92.6
2015	60	7.0	8.5	95
2016	76	8.0	9.5	90.8
2017	76	9.1	8.3	85.5
2018	66	8.1	8.1	100
2019	77	8.1	9.4	100
2020	53	10.0	5.3	100
2021	40	6.8	5.8	97.5
2022	44	6.6	6.6	95.5
2023	56	4.9	11.2	98.2

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 Raymondville Options Academic Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,245 (10.5%)	$10,598 (89.5%)	$11,843
2020	$2,510 (15.9%)	$13,249 (84.1%)	$15,759
2021	$1,832 (9.1%)	$18,279 (90.9%)	$20,111

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Raymondville Options Academic 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 1678^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1719^th of 1961 High schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Raymondville Options Academic Academy)	57	0	57%
End of Course Algebra I (Raymondville Independent School District (Isd))	57	61	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Raymondville Options Academic Academy)	17	14	3%
End of Course Biology (Raymondville Independent School District (Isd))	59	52	7%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Raymondville Options Academic Academy)	19	38	19%
End of Course English I Reading (Raymondville Independent School District (Isd))	34	58	24%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Raymondville Options Academic Academy)	0	33	33%
End of Course English II Reading (Raymondville Independent School District (Isd))	27	50	23%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Raymondville Options Academic Academy)	30	36	6%
End of Course U.S. History (Raymondville Independent School District (Isd))	68	64	4%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	77	56	27.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	77	55	28.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	1
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	98.2%	1.8%

Schools Near Raymondville Options Academic Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 (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 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 8th 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
Raymondville Options Academic Academy	Public	7-12	512 E Rodriguez	Raymondville	78580	Willacy County	Raymondville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 689-8175	56	5	11.2	98.2%	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.3	1832^nd of 1987 public high schools	7.8%		11.9	1719^th of 1961 public high schools	12.3%	113	6.3	14.3	22.2	23.1	38.5	14.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	$20,111	$1,832	$18,279
Raymondville High School	Public	9-12	601 Fm 3168	Raymondville	78580	Willacy County	Raymondville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 689-8170	508	42	12.2	82.5%	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	499 (98.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.4	700^th of 1987 public high schools	64.8%		51.3	897^th of 1961 public high schools	54.3%	197	58.5	58.9	61.0	67.8	69.2					$14,760	$1,357	$13,403
San Perlita High School	Public	9-12	E Hwy 186 1 Mi N F M 2209	San Perlita	78590	Willacy County	San Perlita Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 248-5250	70	10	7.2	74.3%	3 (4.3%)	1 (1.4%)	65 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	45.8	1035^th of 1987 public high schools	47.9%		46.1	1035^th of 1961 public high schools	47.2%		0.0	23.1	42.9	63.2	83.3					$23,664	$4,014	$19,650
Lyford High School	Public	9-12	8125 W High School Cir	Lyford	78569	Willacy County	Lyford Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 347-3909	472	40	11.9	78.0%	18 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	450 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37	1257^th of 1987 public high schools	36.7%		32.9	1328^th of 1961 public high schools	32.3%	71	17.7	42.1	49.6	64.7	52.8					$14,243	$1,433	$12,810
Lasara High School	Public	9-12	11932 Jones St	Lasara	78561	Willacy County	Lasara Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 642-3271	100	13	7.4	86.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	100 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.3	1487^th of 1987 public high schools	25.2%		32.5	1335^th of 1961 public high schools	31.9%	152		32.3	38.9	44.4	58.3					$19,511	$4,568	$14,943
Monte Alto High School	Public	9-12	25149 1st St	Monte Alto	78538	Hidalgo County	Monte Alto Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 262-1381	295	23	12.9	90.8%	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	290 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	29.6	1415^th of 1987 public high schools	28.8%		17.7	1633^rd of 1961 public high schools	16.7%	218	19.3	31.2	38.2	44.7	75.0					$14,828	$2,677	$12,151
Santa Rosa High School	Public	9-12	102 Jesus R Cruz St	Santa Rosa	78593	Cameron County	Santa Rosa Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 636-9800	289	30	9.6	86.5%	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	285 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37.4	1249^th of 1987 public high schools	37.1%		20.3	1586^th of 1961 public high schools	19.1%	337	14.3	50.6	55.6	55.2	58.2					$16,057	$1,969	$14,088
La Villa Early College High School	Public	9-12	200 W Hwy 107	La Villa	78562	Hidalgo County	La Villa Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 262-4715	182	18	10.2	91.8%	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	181 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24.6	1532^nd of 1987 public high schools	22.9%		21.2	1574^th of 1961 public high schools	19.7%	42	13.0	30.6	40.4	54.6	51.2					$14,547	$1,857	$12,689
Edcouch-Elsa High School	Public	9-12	601 N Yellowjacket Dr	Elsa	78543	Hidalgo County	Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 262-6074	1,345	99	13.6	94.1%	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1,342 (99.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.1	1644^th of 1987 public high schools	17.3%		19.9	1596^th of 1961 public high schools	18.6%	48	15.7	28.9	34.3	39.0	51.1					$13,998	$1,769	$12,229
Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy	Public	9-12	211 N Yellowjacket Dr	Elsa	78543	Hidalgo County	Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 262-0151	33	3	9.7	93.9%	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.9	1947^th of 1987 public high schools	2.0%		0.7	1960^th of 1961 public high schools	0.1%	13	0.0	0.0	16.7	7.1	15.4					$8,661	$810	$7,850

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