Serving 22 students in grades 7-12, Trinity Charter Schools - Big Sandy Campus 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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 / Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Trinity Charter Schools - Big Sandy Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Trinity Charter Schools - Big Sandy Campus's student population of 22 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Trinity Charter Schools - Big Sandy Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trinity Charter Schools - Big Sandy Campus is 0.65, 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
#7800 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
45%
53%
Black
32%
13%
White
23%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trinity Charter Schools - Big Sandy Campus's ranking?
Trinity Charter Schools - Big Sandy Campus is ranked #7800 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Trinity Charter Schools - Big Sandy Campus?
22 students attend Trinity Charter Schools - Big Sandy Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Trinity Charter Schools - Big Sandy Campus students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, and 23% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trinity Charter Schools - Big Sandy Campus?
Trinity Charter Schools - Big Sandy Campus has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Trinity Charter Schools - Big Sandy Campus offer ?
Trinity Charter Schools - Big Sandy Campus offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Trinity Charter Schools - Big Sandy Campus part of?
Trinity Charter Schools - Big Sandy Campus is part of Trinity Charter School District.
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