Serving 450 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Life School Cedar Hill 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 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Life School Cedar Hill's student population of 450 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
450 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Life School Cedar Hill ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Life School Cedar Hill is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5945 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
61%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-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 is Life School Cedar Hill's ranking?
Life School Cedar Hill is ranked #5945 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Life School Cedar Hill often compared to?
Life School Cedar Hillis often viewed alongside schools like Life School Oak Cliff, Pegasus Charter High School, Life School Lancaster by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Life School Cedar Hill?
450 students attend Life School Cedar Hill.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Life School Cedar Hill students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Life School Cedar Hill?
Life School Cedar Hill has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Life School Cedar Hill offer ?
Life School Cedar Hill offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Life School Cedar Hill part of?
Life School Cedar Hill is part of Life School District.
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