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Excel Academy School District

School District · Houston, Texas

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 234

Teachers (FTE): 24

Avg Rating

5.0

out of 10

Schools

1 high

Enrollment

234

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.8:1

Avg Rating

5.0

out of 10

Schools

1 high

Enrollment

234

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.8:1

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How this district compares

Texas rank

#776 of 899

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.3

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 #776 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Excel Academy's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Harris County Juvenile Detention Center (5.9/10), Excel Academy Education Transition Center (5.6/10), and Harris County Youth Village (4.4/10). 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	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Harris County Juvenile Detention Center	5.9 / 10	High	—	113
2	Excel Academy Education Transition Center	5.6 / 10	Other	—	49
3	Harris County Youth Village	4.4 / 10	Other	—	37
4	Leadership Academy	4.1 / 10	Other	—	35

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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 5.0/10, Excel Academy demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Harris County Juvenile Detention Center, which has a composite score of 5.9/10.

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.

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Schools in Excel Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency15.1%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency26.7%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Excel Academy with test data.

Schools in Excel Academy

4 schools

High Schools1

Harris County Juvenile Detention Center

1135.9

Other Schools3

Excel Academy Education Transition Center

495.6

Harris County Youth Village

374.4

Leadership Academy

354.1

District 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 5.0/10. 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?

Harris County Juvenile Detention Center is the highest-rated school in Excel Academy with a composite score of 5.9/10.

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 5.0/10 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: 5.0/10
Math Proficiency: 15.1%
ELA Proficiency: 26.7%

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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.