Amber Terrace Discovery & Design Early Childhood (Closed 2023)

Amber Terrace Discovery & Design Early Childhood serves 400 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
76%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
11%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Amber Terrace Discovery & Design Early Childhood?
400 students attend Amber Terrace Discovery & Design Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Amber Terrace Discovery & Design Early Childhood students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amber Terrace Discovery & Design Early Childhood?
Amber Terrace Discovery & Design Early Childhood has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Amber Terrace Discovery & Design Early Childhood offer ?
Amber Terrace Discovery & Design Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Amber Terrace Discovery & Design Early Childhood part of?
Amber Terrace Discovery & Design Early Childhood is part of Desoto Independent School District.

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