Serving 264 students in grades 9-12, Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center's student population of 264 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center is 0.27, which is less 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
#7630 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
85%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
8%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center's ranking?
Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center is ranked #7630 out of 8,188 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center?
The graduation rate of Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center is 77%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center?
264 students attend Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center?
Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center offer ?
Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center part of?
Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center is part of Irving Independent School District.
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