Serving 23 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 41%). 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 2:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- 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
Top Rankings
Hospital/homebound ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hospital/homebound's student population of 23 students has declined by 75% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Hospital/homebound 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 Hospital/homebound is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5948 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
61%
13%
White
17%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
6%
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 Hospital/homebound's ranking?
Hospital/homebound is ranked #5948 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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%.
How many students attend Hospital/homebound?
23 students attend Hospital/homebound.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Hospital/homebound students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hospital/homebound?
Hospital/homebound has a student ration of 2:1, 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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