Serving 61 students in grades 7-12, Rockdale Inspire 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rockdale Inspire Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rockdale Inspire Academy's student population of 61 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
61 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
2015
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Motto
Inspiring Greatness!
School Rankings
Rockdale Inspire 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 Rockdale Inspire Academy is 0.67, which is more 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
#7935 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Hispanic
38%
54%
Black
39%
13%
White
20%
24%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockdale Inspire Academy's ranking?
Rockdale Inspire Academy is ranked #7935 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Rockdale Inspire Academy?
61 students attend Rockdale Inspire Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Rockdale Inspire Academy students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rockdale Inspire Academy?
Rockdale Inspire Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rockdale Inspire Academy offer ?
Rockdale Inspire Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Rockdale Inspire Academy part of?
Rockdale Inspire Academy is part of Inspire Academies School District.
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