Serving 575 students in grades 9-10, Ninth Grade Center 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 was 40% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
575 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)37%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
54%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
70%
13%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
24%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Ninth Grade Center?
575 students attend Ninth Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ninth Grade Center students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ninth Grade Center?
Ninth Grade Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ninth Grade Center offer ?
Ninth Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Ninth Grade Center part of?
Ninth Grade Center is part of Cedar Hill Independent School District.
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