Serving 24 students in grades 7-8, Turning Point Alter J High 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
46%
53%
Black
37%
13%
White
17%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
6%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Turning Point Alter J High School?
24 students attend Turning Point Alter J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Turning Point Alter J High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, and 17% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Turning Point Alter J High School?
Turning Point Alter J High School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Turning Point Alter J High School offer ?
Turning Point Alter J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Turning Point Alter J High School part of?
Turning Point Alter J High School is part of Arlington Independent School District.
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