Serving 108 students in grades 10-12, Peter E Hyland 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 66% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peter E Hyland Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Peter E Hyland Center's student population of 108 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Peter E Hyland Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peter E Hyland Center is 0.52, 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
#7877 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
66%
53%
Black
19%
13%
White
13%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
66%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peter E Hyland Center's ranking?
Peter E Hyland Center is ranked #7877 out of 8,188 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 41% TX state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peter E Hyland Center?
The graduation rate of Peter E Hyland Center is 66%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Peter E Hyland Center?
108 students attend Peter E Hyland Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Peter E Hyland Center students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peter E Hyland Center?
Peter E Hyland Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Peter E Hyland Center offer ?
Peter E Hyland Center offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Peter E Hyland Center part of?
Peter E Hyland Center is part of Goose Creek CISD School District.
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