The Learning Center serves 103 students in grades 1-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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: 1-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Learning Center's student population of 103 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Learning Center 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.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
64%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
20%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
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
How many students attend The Learning Center?
103 students attend The Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of The Learning Center students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Learning Center?
The Learning Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Learning Center offer ?
The Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is The Learning Center part of?
The Learning Center is part of New Caney Independent School District.
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