Tegeler Career Center serves 324 students in grades 7-12.
Tegeler Career Center placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tegeler Career Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Tegeler Career Center's student population of 324 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 3500% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tegeler Career Center is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Tegeler Career Center is 0.25, 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
#5929 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
86%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
7%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tegeler Career Center's ranking?
Tegeler Career Center is ranked #5929 out of 8,079 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Tegeler Career Center?
324 students attend Tegeler Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Tegeler Career Center students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tegeler Career Center?
Tegeler Career Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tegeler Career Center offer ?
Tegeler Career Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Tegeler Career Center part of?
Tegeler Career Center is part of Pasadena Independent School District.
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