Serving 15 students in grades 7-11, North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 4:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-11
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon's student population of 15 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-11
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon is 0.67, which is more 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
#3126 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
34%
53%
Black
33%
13%
White
33%
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
27%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon's ranking?
North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon is ranked #3126 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon?
15 students attend North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, and 33% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon?
North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon offer ?
North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon offers enrollment in grades 7-11
What school district is North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon part of?
North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon is part of Vernon Independent School District.
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