Serving 80 students in grades 7-12, Center For New Lives 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 50-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% 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
80 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-59%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
57%
53%
Black
39%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)55-59%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Center For New Lives?
The graduation rate of Center For New Lives is 55-59%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Center For New Lives?
80 students attend Center For New Lives.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Center For New Lives students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center For New Lives?
Center For New Lives has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Center For New Lives offer ?
Center For New Lives offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Center For New Lives part of?
Center For New Lives is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
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