Summary:
The Faith Family Academy district in Texas serves two schools: Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy, an alternative school for grades PK-12, and Faith Family Master Academy, an elementary school for grades PK-8. The district is ranked very low in the state (3rd percentile) and has a 0-star rating, with nearly all students (over 99%) qualifying for free or reduced lunch, indicating a highly economically disadvantaged population.
The standout school is Faith Family Master Academy, which significantly outperforms Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy across nearly all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 5th Grade Reading, Master Academy achieved 50% proficiency compared to Oak Cliff's 25.74%, and in 6th Grade Reading, the gap was even wider at 50% versus 15.27%. Master Academy has also shown a positive ranking trend, moving from the 10th to the 19th percentile over two years, earning a 1-star rating. It benefits from a slightly lower student-to-teacher ratio (18.1 vs. 20.1) and higher per-student spending ($12,950 vs. $11,241), suggesting better resource allocation.
Despite low test scores, the district boasts a high 95% graduation rate and a very low 0.1% dropout rate, which may indicate a focus on student retention. However, mathematics proficiency is a critical weakness across both schools, with 3rd-grade Math at just 9.52% at Master Academy and 10.45% at Oak Cliff. Additionally, Spanish language test scores are near zero in many subjects, highlighting challenges for English Language Learners. While the district struggles overall, Faith Family Master Academy shows promising upward momentum and is a model worth studying for potential improvement.
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