Accelerated Learning Center (Closed 2013)

Accelerated Learning Center serves 36 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
36 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(11-12)
≥50%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
67%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Accelerated Learning Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Black
11%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Accelerated Learning Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
22%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Accelerated Learning Center and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Accelerated Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(10-11)
90-94%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Accelerated Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Accelerated Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Accelerated Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Accelerated Learning Center is 90-94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Accelerated Learning Center?
36 students attend Accelerated Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Accelerated Learning Center students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, and 11% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Accelerated Learning Center?
Accelerated Learning Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Accelerated Learning Center offer ?
Accelerated Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Accelerated Learning Center part of?
Accelerated Learning Center is part of Mount Pleasant Independent School District.

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