Serving 77 students in grades 9-12, Fred W Edwards Academy Aec 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 is 11-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% 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
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fred W Edwards Academy Aec ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Fred W Edwards Academy Aec's student population of 77 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
77 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fred W Edwards Academy Aec 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 Fred W Edwards Academy Aec is 0.65, which is more 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
#7838 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
52%
54%
Black
21%
13%
White
21%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fred W Edwards Academy Aec's ranking?
Fred W Edwards Academy Aec is ranked #7838 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fred W Edwards Academy Aec?
The graduation rate of Fred W Edwards Academy Aec is 90-94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Fred W Edwards Academy Aec?
77 students attend Fred W Edwards Academy Aec.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Fred W Edwards Academy Aec students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fred W Edwards Academy Aec?
Fred W Edwards Academy Aec has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fred W Edwards Academy Aec offer ?
Fred W Edwards Academy Aec offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fred W Edwards Academy Aec part of?
Fred W Edwards Academy Aec is part of Temple Independent School District.
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