Serving 12 students in grades 6-12, Developmental Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Developmental Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Developmental Center's student population of 12 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Developmental Center is 0.63, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
42%
53%
Black
42%
13%
White
16%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Developmental Center?
12 students attend Developmental Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Developmental Center students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, and 16% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Developmental Center?
Developmental Center has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Developmental Center offer ?
Developmental Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Developmental Center part of?
Developmental Center is part of Mexia Independent School District.
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