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Alter Learning Center (Closed 2016)

701 S Ellis
Groesbeck, TX 76642
Serving 6 students in grades 9-12, Alter Learning Center 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 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
6 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(13-14)
<50%
76%
(14-15)
<50%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
83%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
(13-14)
≥80%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
40%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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 76% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alter Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Alter Learning Center is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Alter Learning Center?
6 students attend Alter Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Alter Learning Center students are White, and 17% of students are Black.
What grades does Alter Learning Center offer ?
Alter Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alter Learning Center part of?
Alter Learning Center is part of Groesbeck Independent School District.

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