Serving 7 students in grades 8-11, Drc Campus 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 <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 8-11
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Drc Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Drc Campus's student population of 7 students has declined by 84% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-11
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Drc Campus is 0.58, 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)
(20-21)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
14%
53%
Black
57%
13%
White
29%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≤10%
89%
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 37% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Drc Campus?
The graduation rate of Drc Campus is 10%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Drc Campus?
7 students attend Drc Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Drc Campus students are Black, 29% of students are White, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Drc Campus?
Drc Campus has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Drc Campus offer ?
Drc Campus offers enrollment in grades 8-11
What school district is Drc Campus part of?
Drc Campus is part of Academy For Academic Excellence School District.
In what neighborhood is Drc Campus located?
Drc Campus is located in the West Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in West Dallas.
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