Serving 9 students in grades 9-11, Transforming Lives Cooperative (Tlc) ranks in the top 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 <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-11
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Transforming Lives Cooperative (Tlc)'s student population of 9 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
2 teachers
School Rankings
Transforming Lives Cooperative (Tlc) ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Transforming Lives Cooperative (Tlc) is 0.67, which is more 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
#3311 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
11%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
11%
53%
Black
45%
13%
White
33%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Transforming Lives Cooperative (Tlc)'s ranking?
Transforming Lives Cooperative (Tlc) is ranked #3311 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Transforming Lives Cooperative (Tlc)?
9 students attend Transforming Lives Cooperative (Tlc).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Transforming Lives Cooperative (Tlc) students are Black, 33% of students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Transforming Lives Cooperative (Tlc) offer ?
Transforming Lives Cooperative (Tlc) offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Transforming Lives Cooperative (Tlc) part of?
Transforming Lives Cooperative (Tlc) is part of Dickinson Independent School District.
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