Serving 21 students in grades 7-12, Tisd Child & Adolescent 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (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 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for TISD Child & Adolescent School encompasses the entire Terrell, TX school district, covering approximately 174.5 square miles. Typically, families can expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 8.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 11.1 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tisd Child & Adolescent School's student population of 21 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
21 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Expect More, Achieve More
School Rankings
Tisd Child & Adolescent 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 Tisd Child & Adolescent School is 0.51, 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
#7831 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)100%
28.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
56%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tisd Child & Adolescent School's ranking?
Tisd Child & Adolescent School is ranked #7831 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Tisd Child & Adolescent School?
21 students attend Tisd Child & Adolescent School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Tisd Child & Adolescent School students are White, 33% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tisd Child & Adolescent School?
Tisd Child & Adolescent School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tisd Child & Adolescent School offer ?
Tisd Child & Adolescent School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Tisd Child & Adolescent School part of?
Tisd Child & Adolescent School is part of Terrell Independent School District.
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