Child Development Center serves 452 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Child Development Center's student population of 452 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Child Development Center is 0.40, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
76%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
9%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Child Development Center?
452 students attend Child Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Child Development Center students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Child Development Center?
Child Development Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Child Development Center offer ?
Child Development Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Child Development Center part of?
Child Development Center is part of Mount Pleasant Independent School District.
School Reviews
Review Child Development Center. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
What Is A Magnet School?
This comprehensive guide explores magnet schools, their history, and their role in public education. It covers their unique characteristics, including specialized curricula and diverse student bodies, while discussing the pros and cons of magnet education. The article also provides practical advice for families considering magnet schools for their children.
Uniforms: The Pros and Cons
This comprehensive article explores the pros and cons of school uniforms in public schools. It discusses their impact on safety, learning environment, self-expression, and cost-effectiveness. The piece presents statistics, expert opinions, and arguments from both proponents and opponents, helping parents make informed decisions about uniform policies.
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
