Cook Children's Medical Center is a not-for-profit pediatric hospital located in Fort Worth, Texas. One of the largest freestanding pediatric medical centers in the U.S., Cook Children's main campus is located in Tarrant County.
Children's Medical Center serves 37 students in grades 1-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Children's Medical Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Children's Medical Center's student population of 37 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Rankings
The diversity score of Children's Medical Center is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
51%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
30%
25%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Children's Medical Center?
The graduation rate of Children's Medical Center is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Children's Medical Center?
37 students attend Children's Medical Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Children's Medical Center students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Children's Medical Center?
Children's Medical Center has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Children's Medical Center offer ?
Children's Medical Center offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Children's Medical Center part of?
Children's Medical Center is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
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