Sheryl Searcy Ninth Grade Center (Closed 2014)

3775 South Main
Pearland, TX 77581
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sheryl Searcy Ninth Grade Center serves 844 students in grades 9. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 89% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 78% (which was equal to the Texas state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
844 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(12-13)
89%
78%
(12-13)
78%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
34%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
47%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Sheryl Searcy Ninth Grade Center?
844 students attend Sheryl Searcy Ninth Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Sheryl Searcy Ninth Grade Center students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sheryl Searcy Ninth Grade Center?
Sheryl Searcy Ninth Grade Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sheryl Searcy Ninth Grade Center offer ?
Sheryl Searcy Ninth Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Sheryl Searcy Ninth Grade Center part of?
Sheryl Searcy Ninth Grade Center is part of Pearland Independent School District.

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