Serving 50 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (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 50 students has declined by 16% 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
50 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Joe Dale Sparks Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joe Dale Sparks Campus is 0.72, 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
#6190 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
28%
53%
Black
30%
13%
White
34%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joe Dale Sparks Campus's ranking?
Joe Dale Sparks Campus is ranked #6190 out of 8,079 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 37% TX state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% 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 89%.
How many students attend Joe Dale Sparks Campus?
50 students attend Joe Dale Sparks Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Joe Dale Sparks Campus students are White, 30% of students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joe Dale Sparks Campus?
Joe Dale Sparks Campus has a student ration of 3:1, 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 ISD School District.
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