Serving 506 students in grades 9-12, The Excel Center (For Adults) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 6-9% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Excel Center (For Adults)'s student population of 506 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 64% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
506 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Excel Center (For Adults) is 0.57, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
62%
53%
Black
20%
13%
White
10%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
6-9%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Excel Center (For Adults)?
The graduation rate of The Excel Center (For Adults) is 6-9%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend The Excel Center (For Adults)?
506 students attend The Excel Center (For Adults).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of The Excel Center (For Adults) students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Excel Center (For Adults)?
The Excel Center (For Adults) has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Excel Center (For Adults) offer ?
The Excel Center (For Adults) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Excel Center (For Adults) part of?
The Excel Center (For Adults) is part of The Excel Center (For Adults) School District.
In what neighborhood is The Excel Center (For Adults) located?
The Excel Center (For Adults) is located in the Heritage Hills neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 4 other public schools located in Heritage Hills.
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