Serving 29 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Hospital/homebound 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hospital/homebound's student population of 29 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
29 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hospital/homebound ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hospital/homebound is 0.75, 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
#6034 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
<50%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)96.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hospital/homebound's ranking?
Hospital/homebound is ranked #6034 out of 8,096 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hospital/homebound?
The graduation rate of Hospital/homebound is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Hospital/homebound?
29 students attend Hospital/homebound.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Hospital/homebound students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hospital/homebound?
Hospital/homebound has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hospital/homebound offer ?
Hospital/homebound offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Hospital/homebound part of?
Hospital/homebound is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Hospital/homebound located?
Hospital/homebound is located in the Dallas Downtown Historic District neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 5 other public schools located in Dallas Downtown Historic District.
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