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#4958 of 8,552 schools in TX
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange
Elementary School · Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies Stem School · Port Arthur, TX
A Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies Stem School charter elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
326 THOMAS BLVD, Port Arthur, TX 77640
- Math 18% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,260/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Port Arthur), 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
$50,832
Median home value
$97,200
Median rent
$1,163/mo
College educated
12.4%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77640; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| M B North E C Lrn CtrEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK | 0.5 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| West Orange-stark ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 1,103 | Compare → |
| Community Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 66 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies Stem School
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,822NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange is listed in TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES STEM SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange is a public elementary school in Port Arthur, TX, part of Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies Stem School, serving approximately 111 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,958 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange
What grades does Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange serve?
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange?
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange?
The student-teacher ratio at Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange rank in TX?
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange ranks #4,958 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange's MySchoolScout rating?
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange a charter school?
Yes, Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange a Title I school?
No, Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange?
86.5% of students at Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 111
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (409) 886-9862
- Area population (ZIP 77640)
- 17,480
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 77640; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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