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Excel Academy School District (2026) - Houston, TX

Excel Academy School District

1200 Congress St Ste 6500
Houston, TX 77002-2021
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Excel Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 302 students in Excel Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Excel Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
302 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Excel Academy School District, which is ranked #1193 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 5% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1202 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
≤5%
41%
6-9%
51%
≤5%
46%
(21-22)
≤5%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
42%
54%
% Black
50%
13%
% White
6%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,808 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,536 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,808
$13,352
Spending / Student
$13,536
$14,079

Best Excel Academy School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Excel Academy Education Transition Center
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6500 Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4577
Gr: 9-11 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Harris County Youth Village
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Jw Mills Dr
Seabrook, TX 77586
(713) 222-4729
Gr: 8-11 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Leadership Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9120 Katy Hockley Rd
Katy, TX 77493
(713) 222-4629
Gr: 8-11 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Congress St Ste 6500
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 222-4354
Gr: 4-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Excel Academy School District?
Excel Academy School District manages 4 public schools serving 302 students.
What is the rank of Excel Academy School District?
Excel Academy School District is ranked #1193 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Excel Academy School District?
50% of Excel Academy School District students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Excel Academy School District?
Excel Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Excel Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,536 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: 06-12
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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