Serving 20 students in grades 4-12, Columbus Alternative School New Ulm Campus 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)11-19%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
40%
53%
Black
25%
13%
White
35%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Columbus Alternative School New Ulm Campus?
20 students attend Columbus Alternative School New Ulm Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Columbus Alternative School New Ulm Campus students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, and 25% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbus Alternative School New Ulm Campus?
Columbus Alternative School New Ulm Campus has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Columbus Alternative School New Ulm Campus offer ?
Columbus Alternative School New Ulm Campus offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Columbus Alternative School New Ulm Campus part of?
Columbus Alternative School New Ulm Campus is part of Columbus Independent School District.
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