Jewel C Wietzel Center serves 36 students in grades 4-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jewel C Wietzel Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jewel C Wietzel Center's student population of 36 students has grown by 800% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jewel C Wietzel Center is 0.20, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
89%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
8%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Jewel C Wietzel Center?
36 students attend Jewel C Wietzel Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Jewel C Wietzel Center students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jewel C Wietzel Center?
Jewel C Wietzel Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jewel C Wietzel Center offer ?
Jewel C Wietzel Center offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Jewel C Wietzel Center part of?
Jewel C Wietzel Center is part of Harlandale Independent School District.
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