Serving 429 students in grades 6-9, Int'l Newcomer Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤1% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-9
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Int'l Newcomer Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Int'l Newcomer Academy's student population of 429 students has grown by 113% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
429 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
Int'l Newcomer Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Int'l Newcomer Academy is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8095 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
74%
54%
Black
8%
13%
White
12%
24%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Int'l Newcomer Academy's ranking?
Int'l Newcomer Academy is ranked #8095 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≤1% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Int'l Newcomer Academy?
429 students attend Int'l Newcomer Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Int'l Newcomer Academy students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Int'l Newcomer Academy?
Int'l Newcomer Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Int'l Newcomer Academy offer ?
Int'l Newcomer Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Int'l Newcomer Academy part of?
Int'l Newcomer Academy is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
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