How TREC Measures School Performance
The **Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)** maintains an extremely transparent consumer-protection database tracking the first-time licensing exam pass rates for every approved education provider in Texas.
By law, TREC records how many students from each real estate school sit for the licensing exam and what percentage pass on their **very first attempt**. Because the licensing exam is famously tough (statewide first-time pass rates often float around **58-63%**), choosing the right combination of education and active test prep is the single most critical factor in your success.
Performance of the Top Texas Providers
Below is an analytical summary of the performance of the highest-volume education schools in Texas over the recent reporting cycles:
| Provider | Average Pass Rate (First Try) | Primary Format | Est. Course Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champions School of Real Estate | 64% - 68% | Classroom, Webcast, Online | $380 - $900+ |
| AceableAgent | 59% - 64% | Interactive Mobile/Web App | $250 - $450 |
| The CE Shop | 55% - 61% | Online Modules | $200 - $400 |
| Real Estate Express (Colibri) | 51% - 56% | Online Text-heavy Slides | $150 - $350 |
*Data derived from official reports published on the TREC Education Provider Exam Passage Rates dashboard. Figures represent historical running averages of first-time attempts.
Key Takeaways from the Data
Champions School Pass Rate Leadership
**Champions School of Real Estate** consistently leads high-volume competitors, with pass rates frequently hitting **65-68%**. Their success comes from structured physical campus coursework, live teachers, and mandatory cram sessions. However, enrolling in Champions requires a significant financial investment, with full certificate structures often costing between $400 and $1,000.
Aceable Agent Pass Rate and Mobile Ease
**AceableAgent** is highly popular due to its competitive pricing ($250-$400) and gamified mobile-app modules. Their pass rate typically trails slightly behind Champions at **59-64%**. While their mobile software is excellent for completing certificates quickly, many students feel their standalone practice question engine isn't rigorous enough to mirror the tricky wording of the state-law portion.
How to Push Your Personal Pass Rate to 100%
Regardless of which primary real estate school you select for your 180 hours of qualifying certificates, **you do not want to be on the losing side of the 60% average pass rate**.
The difference between a passing student and a repeating student is **active drill training**. Traditional real estate schools are built to fulfill hour mandates—meaning you read hundreds of pages of textbooks or slide modules. They are not optimized for fast, repetitive question-drilling on a mobile phone.
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