Serving 80 students in grades 7-12, Center For New Lives 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 50-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% 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 7-12
Total Students
80 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-59%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
57%
53%
Black
39%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)55-59%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Center For New Lives?
The graduation rate of Center For New Lives is 55-59%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Center For New Lives?
80 students attend Center For New Lives.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Center For New Lives students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center For New Lives?
Center For New Lives has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Center For New Lives offer ?
Center For New Lives offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Center For New Lives part of?
Center For New Lives is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
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