Excel Academy School District
School District · Houston, Texas
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
4
1 high
Enrollment
234
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
4
1 high
Enrollment
234
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#720 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,455
+$4,487 vs Texas median
District size
234 students
Smaller than Texas median
The short answer
Excel Academy ranks #720 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Excel Academy's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Excel Academy Education Transition Center (6.5/10), Harris County Juvenile Detention Center (5.8/10), and Harris County Youth Village (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Excel Academy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Excel Academy Education Transition Center | 6.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Harris County Juvenile Detention Center | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Harris County Youth Village | 5.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Leadership Academy | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Excel Academy
Excel Academy is a Houston, Texas school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 234 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.8:1. District-level spending was $17,455 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Excel Academy demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Excel Academy Education Transition Center, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Excel Academy students show an average math proficiency of 15.1% and ELA proficiency of 26.7%.
The district includes 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Excel Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Excel Academy with test data.
Schools in Excel Academy
4 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Houston
- Total Enrollment
- 234
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- District spending per student
- $17,455NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Excel Academy?
Excel Academy has 4 schools in total — 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Excel Academy?
The average composite rating for Excel Academy is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Excel Academy?
Excel Academy's district-level spending was $17,455 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Excel Academy?
The average student-teacher ratio in Excel Academy is 9.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Excel Academy?
Excel Academy Education Transition Center is the highest-rated school in Excel Academy with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in Excel Academy?
Across schools in Excel Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 15.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 26.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Excel Academy compare to other districts in Texas?
Excel Academy has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 15.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 26.7%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Compare Excel Academy with neighboring districts in the state.
- Houston ISD (274)
- Dallas ISD (240)
- Fort Worth ISD (138)
- Northside ISD (126)
- Austin ISD (123)
- Idea Public Schools (123)
- San Antonio ISD (98)
- Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (93)
- Fort Bend ISD (83)
- Aldine ISD (80)
- Garland ISD (78)
- Katy ISD (78)
- Frisco ISD (77)
- Plano ISD (77)
- Arlington ISD (75)
- EL Paso ISD (75)
- North East ISD (75)
- Pasadena ISD (67)
- Conroe ISD (66)
- Lewisville ISD (62)
- Round Rock ISD (60)
- Brownsville ISD (56)
- Kipp Texas Public Schools (56)
- Amarillo ISD (55)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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