Jewel C Wietzel Center

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

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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.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
36 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)
<50%
78%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)
<50%
78%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jewel C Wietzel Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
89%
53%
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Black
3%
13%
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White
8%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.20
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jewel C Wietzel Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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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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

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