Serving 61 students in grades 6-11, Salazar District Alternative Education Program 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 lower than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-11
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salazar District Alternative Education Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Salazar District Alternative Education Program's student population of 61 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-11
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Salazar District Alternative Education Program is 0.52, 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)
(13-14)≥50%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
62%
53%
Black
31%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
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 76% TX state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
How many students attend Salazar District Alternative Education Program?
61 students attend Salazar District Alternative Education Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Salazar District Alternative Education Program students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salazar District Alternative Education Program?
Salazar District Alternative Education Program has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Salazar District Alternative Education Program offer ?
Salazar District Alternative Education Program offers enrollment in grades 6-11
What school district is Salazar District Alternative Education Program part of?
Salazar District Alternative Education Program is part of Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Salazar District Alternative Education Program located?
Salazar District Alternative Education Program is located in the Southwest Carrollton neighborhood of Carrollton, TX. There are 3 other public schools located in Southwest Carrollton.
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