Serving 86 students in grades 7-12, Medlock 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Medlock 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
Medlock Youth Village's student population of 86 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
86 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Medlock 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 Medlock Youth Village is 0.54, 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
#8072 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
30%
53%
Black
61%
13%
White
8%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
88%
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 is Medlock Youth Village's ranking?
Medlock Youth Village is ranked #8072 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Medlock Youth Village?
The graduation rate of Medlock Youth Village is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Medlock Youth Village?
86 students attend Medlock Youth Village.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Medlock Youth Village students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Medlock Youth Village?
Medlock Youth Village has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Medlock Youth Village offer ?
Medlock Youth Village offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Medlock Youth Village part of?
Medlock Youth Village is part of Academy For Academic Excellence School District.
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