Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, The Children First Academy - Houston 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 was 40-44% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Total Students
396 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)4%
52%
Black
(15-16)96%
13%
White
(15-16)n/a
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Children First Academy Of Dallas School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend The Children First Academy - Houston?
396 students attend The Children First Academy - Houston.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of The Children First Academy - Houston students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Children First Academy - Houston?
The Children First Academy - Houston has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Children First Academy - Houston offer ?
The Children First Academy - Houston offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is The Children First Academy - Houston part of?
The Children First Academy - Houston is part of Children First Academy Of Dallas School District.
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