Serving 42 students in grades 6-11, Harris County Youth Village 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 6-11
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harris County Youth Village ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Harris County Youth Village's student population of 42 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-11
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harris County Youth Village 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 Harris County Youth Village is 0.57, 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
#8100 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
29%
53%
Black
59%
13%
White
5%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harris County Youth Village's ranking?
Harris County Youth Village is ranked #8100 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Harris County Youth Village?
42 students attend Harris County Youth Village.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Harris County Youth Village students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harris County Youth Village?
Harris County Youth Village has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harris County Youth Village offer ?
Harris County Youth Village offers enrollment in grades 6-11
What school district is Harris County Youth Village part of?
Harris County Youth Village is part of Excel Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Harris County Youth Village located?
Harris County Youth Village is located in the Gulfton neighborhood of Seabrook, TX.
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