Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Medical Center Charter School/southwest ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
326 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)80-84%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
26%
53%
Black
64%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Medical Center Charter School District
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Medical Center Charter School/southwest?
326 students attend Medical Center Charter School/southwest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Medical Center Charter School/southwest students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Medical Center Charter School/southwest?
Medical Center Charter School/southwest has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Medical Center Charter School/southwest offer ?
Medical Center Charter School/southwest offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Medical Center Charter School/southwest part of?
Medical Center Charter School/southwest is part of Medical Center Charter School District.
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