Serving 78 students in grades 5-12, County Residential 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
County Residential Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
County Residential Center's student population of 78 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
County Residential Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of County Residential Center is 0.71, which is more 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
#7986 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
37%
53%
Black
24%
13%
White
31%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)<50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is County Residential Center's ranking?
County Residential Center is ranked #7986 out of 8,188 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of County Residential Center?
The graduation rate of County Residential Center is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend County Residential Center?
78 students attend County Residential Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of County Residential Center students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of County Residential Center?
County Residential Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does County Residential Center offer ?
County Residential Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is County Residential Center part of?
County Residential Center is part of Mckinney ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is County Residential Center located?
County Residential Center is located in the Northwest Dallas neighborhood of Mckinney, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Northwest Dallas.
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