Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-6,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
326 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)80-84%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
26%
53%
Black
64%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Medical Center Charter School District
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Medical Center Charter School/southwest?
326 students attend Medical Center Charter School/southwest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Medical Center Charter School/southwest students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Medical Center Charter School/southwest?
Medical Center Charter School/southwest has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Medical Center Charter School/southwest offer ?
Medical Center Charter School/southwest offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Medical Center Charter School/southwest part of?
Medical Center Charter School/southwest is part of Medical Center Charter School District.
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