Serving 78 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Joshua's Learning Land 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 ≤20% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
78 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤20%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-59%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
3%
53%
Black
83%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Jamie's House 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
How many students attend Joshua's Learning Land?
78 students attend Joshua's Learning Land.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Joshua's Learning Land students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joshua's Learning Land?
Joshua's Learning Land has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joshua's Learning Land offer ?
Joshua's Learning Land offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Joshua's Learning Land part of?
Joshua's Learning Land is part of Jamie's House Charter School District.
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