Serving 255 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Life School Carrollton 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Life School Carrollton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Life School Carrollton's student population of 255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Life School Carrollton ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Life School Carrollton is 0.67, 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
#6010 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
31%
53%
Black
46%
13%
White
17%
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
50%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Life School Carrollton's ranking?
Life School Carrollton is ranked #6010 out of 8,079 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Life School Carrollton?
255 students attend Life School Carrollton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Life School Carrollton students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Life School Carrollton?
Life School Carrollton has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Life School Carrollton offer ?
Life School Carrollton offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Life School Carrollton part of?
Life School Carrollton is part of Life School District.
In what neighborhood is Life School Carrollton located?
Life School Carrollton is located in the Southwest Carrollton neighborhood of Red Oak, TX.
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