Serving 72 students in grades 5-12, Joe Dale Sparks Campus 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joe Dale Sparks Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Joe Dale Sparks Campus's student population of 72 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Joe Dale Sparks Campus 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 Joe Dale Sparks Campus is 0.70, 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
#8026 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
46%
53%
Black
22%
13%
White
19%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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 Joe Dale Sparks Campus's ranking?
Joe Dale Sparks Campus is ranked #8026 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Joe Dale Sparks Campus?
The graduation rate of Joe Dale Sparks Campus is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Joe Dale Sparks Campus?
72 students attend Joe Dale Sparks Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Joe Dale Sparks Campus students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joe Dale Sparks Campus?
Joe Dale Sparks Campus has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joe Dale Sparks Campus offer ?
Joe Dale Sparks Campus offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Joe Dale Sparks Campus part of?
Joe Dale Sparks Campus is part of Denton Independent School District.
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