Serving 5 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wall Special Programs ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- 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
Wall Special Programs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Wall Special Programs's student population of 5 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wall Special Programs is 0.48, 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)
(17-18)≥50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
40%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
60%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
67%
56%
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 49% TX state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Wall Special Programs?
5 students attend Wall Special Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Wall Special Programs students are White, and 40% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Wall Special Programs offer ?
Wall Special Programs offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Wall Special Programs part of?
Wall Special Programs is part of Sterling City Independent School District.
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