Serving 226 students in grades 6-12, Carpe Diem Schools 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)10-14%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
77%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
12%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Carpe Diem Schools School District
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Carpe Diem Schools?
226 students attend Carpe Diem Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Carpe Diem Schools students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carpe Diem Schools?
Carpe Diem Schools has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carpe Diem Schools offer ?
Carpe Diem Schools offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Carpe Diem Schools part of?
Carpe Diem Schools is part of Carpe Diem Schools School District.
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