Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School

305 W College St
Terrell, TX 75160
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Bottom 50%
Serving 14 students in grades 12, Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School 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 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 12
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : 11-19% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School's student population of 14 students has grown by 366% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
14 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School is 0.44, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
(15-16)
<50%
75%
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(15-16)
11-19%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
72%
53%
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Black
21%
13%
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White
7%
26%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
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 75% TX state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School?
The graduation rate of Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School?
14 students attend Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School?
Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School offer ?
Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School part of?
Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School is part of Terrell Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 12
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : 11-19% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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