Serving 21 students in grades 7-12, Sharyland Alternative Education 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 <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
95%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
5%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)60-79%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 78% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sharyland Alternative Education School?
The graduation rate of Sharyland Alternative Education School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Sharyland Alternative Education School?
21 students attend Sharyland Alternative Education School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Sharyland Alternative Education School students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sharyland Alternative Education School?
Sharyland Alternative Education School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sharyland Alternative Education School offer ?
Sharyland Alternative Education School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Sharyland Alternative Education School part of?
Sharyland Alternative Education School is part of Sharyland Independent School District.
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