Serving 150 students in grades 9-12, Tegeler Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tegeler Community School's student population of 150 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
150 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Tegeler Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tegeler Community School is 0.32, 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
#5483 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
82%
54%
Black
9%
13%
White
6%
24%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)85.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tegeler Community School's ranking?
Tegeler Community School is ranked #5483 out of 8,096 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tegeler Community School?
The graduation rate of Tegeler Community School is 90-94%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Tegeler Community School?
150 students attend Tegeler Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Tegeler Community School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tegeler Community School?
Tegeler Community School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tegeler Community School offer ?
Tegeler Community School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tegeler Community School part of?
Tegeler Community School is part of Pasadena Independent School District.
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