Jean Massieu Academy, TX

Original Research by School Decision on Jean Massieu Academy

Jean Massieu Academy is a tuition-free public charter serving pre-kindergarten through grade twelve in Tarrant County, with a total enrollment of several hundred students. The school was founded to serve deaf and hard-of-hearing students using American Sign Language instruction, but its student body and mission have shifted substantially over time. Today, the enrollment is predominantly Hispanic, with only a small share of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. The school now presents itself as a bilingual, inclusion-focused PK-12 charter, which means families considering enrollment should understand that the language environment and specialized services have evolved from the school's original focus.

State test results show the school is struggling academically. Across tested grades in math and English language arts, proficiency rates are consistently low. In fourth and eighth grade math, roughly two out of five students score at or above proficient. In fourth grade English language arts, about half meet that threshold. Most other grades fall well below that benchmark, with many grades seeing only one or two students reach proficiency. In science and social studies, where tested, results are similarly weak. The school's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile among Tarrant County's districts, and it performs below state averages in both reading and math. A parent may want to investigate with the school what instructional approaches are in place to address these results and what support systems exist for students not yet proficient.

Chronic absenteeism at the school sits slightly below the county median, suggesting attendance is not a severe district-wide issue. Per-pupil spending runs in the upper-middle range compared to other county districts, indicating the school has resources available, though how those resources are deployed in instruction and student support would be worth asking about directly.

The school's size is small, with enrollment distributed across all grade levels, though with notable concentration in middle grades. This creates a tight, intimate community but also means limited course breadth and peer options compared to larger schools. Families drawn to the school's bilingual ASL instruction and deaf-friendly heritage should confirm that those strengths remain in place and align with their child's needs. Families primarily seeking strong academic outcomes should weigh these results carefully against the school's current capacity and trajectory.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

194

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 90%

Black 6%

White 3%

Two+ 1%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

22%

20%

Gr 4

56%

—

Gr 5

25%

Gr 6

20%

29%

Gr 7

17%

—

Gr 8

30%

11%

Math

Gr 3

20%

Gr 4

44%

—

Gr 5

17%

Gr 6

20%

Gr 7

33%

—

Gr 8

40%

43%

Science

Gr 5

25%

Gr 8

20%

22%

Social studies

Gr 8

10%

11%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

36%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

12%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

33%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

11%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

14%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

80%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

40%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

40%

—

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

JEAN MASSIEU ACADEMY

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

Grade 3

42%

Grade 4

12%

Grade 5

12%

Grade 6

22%

Grade 7

41%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

21%

Grade 3

50%

Grade 4

18%

Grade 5

24%

Grade 6

11%

Grade 7

21%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

18%

Grade 5

21%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

11%

Grade 8

Data Currently Unavailable

Community & Housing Context
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.