Serving 171 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Alpha Charter School 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 was 40-44% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-34%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
46%
53%
Black
33%
13%
White
12%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)50-59%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Alpha Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alpha Charter School?
The graduation rate of Alpha Charter School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Alpha Charter School?
171 students attend Alpha Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Alpha Charter School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alpha Charter School?
Alpha Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alpha Charter School offer ?
Alpha Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Alpha Charter School part of?
Alpha Charter School is part of Alpha Charter School District.
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