Serving 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southwest Public Schools Int'l Leadership Academy 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 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 / Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwest Public Schools Int'l Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Southwest Public Schools Int'l Leadership Academy's student population of 526 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 65% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
526 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Southwest Public Schools Int'l Leadership 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 Southwest Public Schools Int'l Leadership Academy is 0.11, 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
#5600 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
94%
54%
Black
5%
13%
White
1%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Public Schools Int'l Leadership Academy's ranking?
Southwest Public Schools Int'l Leadership Academy is ranked #5600 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 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Southwest Public Schools Int'l Leadership Academy?
526 students attend Southwest Public Schools Int'l Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Southwest Public Schools Int'l Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Southwest Public Schools Int'l Leadership Academy offer ?
Southwest Public Schools Int'l Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Southwest Public Schools Int'l Leadership Academy part of?
Southwest Public Schools Int'l Leadership Academy is part of Southwest School District.
In what neighborhood is Southwest Public Schools Int'l Leadership Academy located?
Southwest Public Schools Int'l Leadership Academy is located in the Braeburn neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Braeburn.
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