Hospital/homebound serves 23 students in grades 5-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 75%).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hospital/homebound ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Hospital/homebound's student population of 23 students has grown by 155% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hospital/homebound 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.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
5%
Hispanic
13%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
57%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hospital/homebound?
23 students attend Hospital/homebound.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Hospital/homebound students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Hospital/homebound offer ?
Hospital/homebound offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Hospital/homebound part of?
Hospital/homebound is part of Plano Independent School District.
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