County Residential Center serves 73 students in grades 7-12.
County Residential Center placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (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
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
County Residential Center's student population of 73 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
73 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
County Residential Center is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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
#6144 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%

Hispanic
22%
53%

Black
36%
13%

White
34%
26%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(15-16)<50%
89%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #6144 out of 8,079 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% 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?
73 students attend County Residential Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of County Residential Center students are Black, 34% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% 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 7-12
What school district is County Residential Center part of?
County Residential Center is part of Mckinney Independent School District.
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