Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Joy James Academy Of Leadership ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joy James Academy Of Leadership ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Joy James Academy Of Leadership's student population of 471 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
471 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
INSPIRE · EMPOWER · INNOVATE
School Rankings
Joy James Academy Of Leadership 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 Joy James Academy Of Leadership is 0.27, 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
#4171 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
85%
54%
Black
4%
13%
White
8%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joy James Academy Of Leadership's ranking?
Joy James Academy Of Leadership is ranked #4171 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Joy James Academy Of Leadership?
471 students attend Joy James Academy Of Leadership.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Joy James Academy Of Leadership students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joy James Academy Of Leadership?
Joy James Academy Of Leadership has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joy James Academy Of Leadership offer ?
Joy James Academy Of Leadership offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Joy James Academy Of Leadership part of?
Joy James Academy Of Leadership is part of Castleberry Independent School District.
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