Serving 24 students in grades 6-12, West Brookhaven Youth Ranch 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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)
≤20%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
42%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
37%
25%
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
88%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School's ranking?
West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School 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 West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School?
24 students attend West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School?
West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School offer ?
West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School part of?
West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School is part of West Independent School District.
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