Serving 46 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Jo Kelly Sp Education 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 is ≥50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jo Kelly Sp Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jo Kelly Sp Education's student population of 46 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1977
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Education for All
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jo Kelly Sp Education is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
52%
53%
Black
31%
13%
White
15%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 75% TX state average).
How many students attend Jo Kelly Sp Education?
46 students attend Jo Kelly Sp Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Jo Kelly Sp Education students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jo Kelly Sp Education?
Jo Kelly Sp Education has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jo Kelly Sp Education offer ?
Jo Kelly Sp Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Jo Kelly Sp Education part of?
Jo Kelly Sp Education is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Jo Kelly Sp Education located?
Jo Kelly Sp Education is located in the Crestwood neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX.
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