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#4598 of 8,552 schools in TX
Margie Chumbley Academy for Success
High School · Nacogdoches ISD · Nacogdoches, TX
A Nacogdoches ISD high school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6003 N ST, Nacogdoches, TX 75965
- Math 0% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 15% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Margie Chumbley Academy for Success score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 68 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 8% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Margie Chumbley Academy for Success sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,697/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nacogdoches), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,640
Median home value
$224,700
Median rent
$899/mo
College educated
43.8%
Homeownership
52%
Poverty rate
22.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75965; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacogdoches County Daep CoopEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9 | 0.0 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Nacogdoches H SEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 1,753 | Compare → |
| Central Heights H SEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 340 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Nacogdoches ISD
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,528NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Margie Chumbley Academy for Success is listed in NACOGDOCHES ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Margie Chumbley Academy for Success
Margie Chumbley Academy for Success is a public high school in Nacogdoches, TX, part of Nacogdoches ISD, serving approximately 65 students in grades 9th-12th with a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,598 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Margie Chumbley Academy for Success
What grades does Margie Chumbley Academy for Success serve?
Margie Chumbley Academy for Success serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Margie Chumbley Academy for Success?
Margie Chumbley Academy for Success has an enrollment of approximately 65 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margie Chumbley Academy for Success?
The student-teacher ratio at Margie Chumbley Academy for Success is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Margie Chumbley Academy for Success rank in TX?
Margie Chumbley Academy for Success ranks #4,598 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Margie Chumbley Academy for Success's MySchoolScout rating?
Margie Chumbley Academy for Success has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Margie Chumbley Academy for Success?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Margie Chumbley Academy for Success has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Margie Chumbley Academy for Success a charter school?
No, Margie Chumbley Academy for Success is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Margie Chumbley Academy for Success a Title I school?
No, Margie Chumbley Academy for Success is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Margie Chumbley Academy for Success?
90.8% of students at Margie Chumbley Academy for Success qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 65
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Nacogdoches County
- Phone
- (936) 205-1000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 75965)
- 18,350
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 30.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75965; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2024, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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