Serving 844 students in grades 9, Sheryl Searcy Ninth Grade Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 89% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 78% (which was equal to the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
844 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)89%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)78%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
34%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
47%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Sheryl Searcy Ninth Grade Center?
844 students attend Sheryl Searcy Ninth Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Sheryl Searcy Ninth Grade Center students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheryl Searcy Ninth Grade Center?
Sheryl Searcy Ninth Grade Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sheryl Searcy Ninth Grade Center offer ?
Sheryl Searcy Ninth Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Sheryl Searcy Ninth Grade Center part of?
Sheryl Searcy Ninth Grade Center is part of Pearland Independent School District.
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