Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
379 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center is 0.58, 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
#1418 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center's ranking?
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center is ranked #1418 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center often compared to?
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Corey Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center?
379 students attend Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center?
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center offer ?
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center part of?
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center located?
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center is located in the University West neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX.
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