Texas Empowerment Academy, TX

Original Research by School Decision on Texas Empowerment Academy

Texas Empowerment Academy is a small PreK-12 district serving about 400 students across two school locations in Travis County. The enrollment is predominantly Black, with a small population of Hispanic students and other groups represented in smaller numbers. The district serves all grade spans from early childhood through high school, an unusual structure that places it outside many standard performance comparisons.

Academic performance across the district shows substantial challenges across tested grades. In English language arts, results vary by grade. Third grade shows moderate performance, while fourth and fifth grade proficiency falls below that. By sixth through eighth grade, ELA performance becomes more stable, with eighth grade showing the strongest results in the tested subjects. In mathematics, third through fifth grades show notably low proficiency, with only single-digit percentages of students meeting grade-level standards in some years. Sixth and seventh grades show improvement in math, reaching closer to half of students meeting standards. High school grades have very limited test data, reflecting the small student populations at those levels. Science proficiency is particularly low in fifth grade and remains modest in eighth grade. Social studies proficiency in eighth grade falls significantly short of state benchmarks.

When positioned against other districts in Travis County, Texas Empowerment Academy sits below the midpoint in overall proficiency across all tested subjects and grades. The district reports chronic absenteeism at a notably high rate, placing it in the bottom quartile among county districts. This metric may reflect the student population the district serves and the support systems in place. Per-pupil current spending ranks in the upper range among county peers, suggesting the district allocates substantial resources relative to its enrollment size.

The presence of two distinct school locations suggests differentiation in the district's approach, though specific program details were not available. Students progressing through these schools will encounter testing aligned to Texas standards beginning in grade three and continuing through middle school. High school pathways and completion options were not detailed in available data.

A parent considering enrollment should understand that this district's proficiency levels lag considerably behind state benchmarks and many of its county peers. The chronic absenteeism rate warrants direct conversation with school leadership about attendance patterns, underlying causes, and support services. The higher-than-average per-pupil spending may indicate targeted interventions or intensive support models, which would be worth exploring directly with administrators. Given the small school size at upper grades, families should ask about course offerings, electives, and post-secondary pathways in high school.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

431

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 6%

Black 91%

White 0%

Asian 0%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

43%

52%

Gr 4

19%

25%

Gr 5

23%

54%

Gr 6

38%

35%

Gr 7

34%

40%

Gr 8

44%

77%

Math

Gr 3

20%

Gr 4

18%

25%

Gr 5

14%

Gr 6

40%

59%

Gr 7

40%

64%

Science

Gr 5

Gr 8

46%

Social studies

Gr 8

15%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

43%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

18%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

54%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

11%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

27%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

33%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

11%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

39%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

14%

—

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

TEXAS EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY

TEXAS EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY EL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

5 grades reported

13%

Grade 3

21%

Grade 4

10%

Grade 5

48%

Grade 6

49%

Grade 7

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

47%

Grade 3

21%

Grade 4

31%

Grade 5

37%

Grade 6

36%

Grade 7

58%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

Grade 5

23%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

10%

Grade 8

Data Currently Unavailable

Community & Housing Context
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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