Serving 39 students in grades Prekindergarten-12,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jo Kelly Sp Ed ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jo Kelly Sp Ed's student population of 39 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jo Kelly Sp Ed is 0.57, 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)
(13-14)≥50%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
59%
53%
Black
26%
13%
White
15%
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
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 76% TX state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
How many students attend Jo Kelly Sp Ed?
39 students attend Jo Kelly Sp Ed.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Jo Kelly Sp Ed students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, and 15% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jo Kelly Sp Ed?
Jo Kelly Sp Ed has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jo Kelly Sp Ed offer ?
Jo Kelly Sp Ed offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Jo Kelly Sp Ed part of?
Jo Kelly Sp Ed is part of Fort Worth ISD School District.
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