Methodist Children's Home serves 88 students in grades 6-12.
Methodist Children's Home placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Methodist Children's Home ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Methodist Children's Home's student population of 88 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Methodist Children's Home is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Methodist Children's Home 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
#7889 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
21%
53%
Black
39%
13%
White
32%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Methodist Children's Home's ranking?
Methodist Children's Home is ranked #7889 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Methodist Children's Home?
The graduation rate of Methodist Children's Home is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Methodist Children's Home?
88 students attend Methodist Children's Home.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Methodist Children's Home students are Black, 32% of students are White, 21% 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 Methodist Children's Home?
Methodist Children's Home has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Methodist Children's Home offer ?
Methodist Children's Home offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Methodist Children's Home part of?
Methodist Children's Home is part of University Of Texas University Charter School District.
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