Serving 845 students in grades 9, Lake Highlands Freshman Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75% (which was equal to the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 63% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
845 students
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)75%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)63%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
(15-16)6%
4%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
(15-16)37%
52%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(15-16)33%
13%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
(15-16)22%
29%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Lake Highlands Freshman Center?
845 students attend Lake Highlands Freshman Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Lake Highlands Freshman Center students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Highlands Freshman Center?
Lake Highlands Freshman Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Highlands Freshman Center offer ?
Lake Highlands Freshman Center offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Lake Highlands Freshman Center part of?
Lake Highlands Freshman Center is part of Richardson Independent School District.
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