Serving 247 students in grades 9-12, Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 68% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center's student population of 247 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
247 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center is 0.33, 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
#8061 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
81%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
68%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)91.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center's ranking?
Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center is ranked #8061 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center?
The graduation rate of Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center is 68%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center?
247 students attend Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center?
Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center offer ?
Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center part of?
Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center is part of Irving Independent School District.
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