Serving 497 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Life School Cedar Hill 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% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Life School Cedar Hill's student population of 497 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Life School Cedar Hill 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 Cedar Hill is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6214 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
26%
53%
Black
62%
13%
White
6%
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
56%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
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 is Life School Cedar Hill's ranking?
Life School Cedar Hill is ranked #6214 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Life School Cedar Hill often compared to?
Life School Cedar Hillis often viewed alongside schools like Life School Oak Cliff, Life School Lancaster, Pegasus Charter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Life School Cedar Hill?
497 students attend Life School Cedar Hill.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Life School Cedar Hill students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Life School Cedar Hill?
Life School Cedar Hill has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Life School Cedar Hill offer ?
Life School Cedar Hill offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Life School Cedar Hill part of?
Life School Cedar Hill is part of Life School District.
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