Serving 511 students in grades 9, Crossland Ninth Grade Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 77% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
511 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)85%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)77%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)23%
52%
Black
(15-16)n/a
13%
White
(15-16)75%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Crossland Ninth Grade Center?
511 students attend Crossland Ninth Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Crossland Ninth Grade Center students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crossland Ninth Grade Center?
Crossland Ninth Grade Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crossland Ninth Grade Center offer ?
Crossland Ninth Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Crossland Ninth Grade Center part of?
Crossland Ninth Grade Center is part of Granbury Independent School District.
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