Timpson School vs. Center High School
Should I attend Timpson School or Center High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Timpson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Center High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 645 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Timpson School 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 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 700 students in grades 9-12, Center High School ranks in the top 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 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-12
9-12
Total Students
645 students
700 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4817 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3649 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
31
-
Kindergarten Students
41
-
Grade 1 Students
33
-
Grade 2 Students
55
-
Grade 3 Students
38
-
Grade 4 Students
38
-
Grade 5 Students
50
-
Grade 6 Students
45
-
Grade 7 Students
49
-
Grade 8 Students
46
-
Grade 9 Students
54
209
Grade 10 Students
58
183
Grade 11 Students
45
178
Grade 12 Students
62
130
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
16%
42%
% Black
24%
20%
% White
56%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
