T R U C E Learning Center

Summary:

T R U C E Learning Center is a small public high school in Fort Worth, Texas, serving grades 7-12 and part of the Castleberry Independent School District, which has an overall low ranking and rating.

Despite the district's struggles, T R U C E Learning Center stands out as a high-performing school, ranking 137 out of 1,961 Texas high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (61.54%) compared to nearby schools, and a high percentage of students (76.92%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. While T R U C E Learning Center's student performance on STAAR tests is generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics and science, the school performs better than the district in English I and II reading. Notably, T R U C E Learning Center has maintained a 0% dropout rate for the past 5 school years, which is significantly lower than the dropout rates of the surrounding schools.

The success of T R U C E Learning Center within the Castleberry Independent School District raises questions about the district's overall approach to education and the potential for replicating the strategies used at T R U C E Learning Center across the district. While T R U C E Learning Center outperforms the Castleberry district, it still lags behind some of the nearby schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District and Lake Worth Independent School District in terms of test scores and graduation rates. Understanding the factors that contribute to the success of these higher-performing schools could provide valuable lessons for T R U C E Learning Center and the Castleberry district.

Detail:

Public 7-12

1101 Merritt
Fort Worth, TX 76114-2639

(817) 252-2490

District: Castleberry Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1719^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,994

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 17

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

82.4%

White:

17.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details T R U C E Learning Center ranks worse than 85.1% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.68. (See more...)

Compare Details T R U C E Learning Center ranks worse than 86.5% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Castleberry Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.89. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details T R U C E Learning Center has the smallest high school student body size in the Castleberry Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (82.4%), White (17.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 94.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at T R U C E Learning Center is 17, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Castleberry Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare T R U C E Learning Center employs 1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at T R U C E Learning Center is $12,994. 1 high schools in the Castleberry Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

T R U C E Learning Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks T R U C E Learning Center 2010^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See T R U C E Learning Center in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks T R U C E Learning Center 1719^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See T R U C E Learning Center in the ranking list.)

Castleberry Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Castleberry Independent School District (Isd) 737^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for T R U C E Learning Center

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Rank History for all middle school students at T R U C E Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.40	2158^th	2330	7.4%
2024	20.68	2010^th	2361	14.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at T R U C E Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.17	2058^th	2251	8.6%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at T R U C E Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.29	2121^st	2245	5.5%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for T R U C E Learning Center

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Rank History for all high school students at T R U C E Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.64	137^th	1961	93.0%
2024	13.89	1719^th	1987	13.5%

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Rank History for high school Male students at T R U C E Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	88.65	82^nd	1913	95.7%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for T R U C E Learning Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1997	13	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	17
1998	7	0	0	6	n/a	n/a	13
1999	4	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	7
2000	8	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	11
2001	10	1	0	5	n/a	n/a	16
2002	5	1	0	10	n/a	n/a	16
2003	5	1	0	10	n/a	n/a	16
2004	5	1	0	8	n/a	n/a	14
2005	7	0	0	7	n/a	n/a	14
2006	4	0	0	13	n/a	n/a	17
2007	7	0	0	13	n/a	n/a	20
2008	9	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	13
2009	2	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	6
2010	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	6
2011	1	0	0	7	0	0	8
2012	1	0	0	12	0	1	14
2013	0	0	0	3	0	0	3
2014	0	0	0	4	0	0	4
2015	2	0	0	8	0	0	10
2016	4	0	0	2	0	0	6
2017	12	1	0	13	0	0	26
2018	4	0	0	8	0	0	12
2019	2	0	0	8	0	0	10
2020	2	0	0	20	0	0	22
2021	6	0	0	15	0	0	21
2022	2	1	1	16	0	0	20
2023	5	0	0	8	0	0	13
2024	3	0	0	14	0	0	17

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at T R U C E Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	17	1.0	17.0	5.9
1998	13	1.0	13.0	0
1999	7	1.0	7.0	57.1
2000	11	1.0	11.0	27.3
2001	16	1.0	16.0	56.3
2002	16	1.0	16.0	43.8
2003	16	1.0	16.0	43.8
2004	14	1.5	9.3	78.6
2005	14	1.8	7.8	78.6
2006	17	1.5	11.3	41.2
2007	20	1.5	13.3	80
2008	13	1.0	13.0	76.9
2009	6	1.5	4.0	50
2010	6	1.5	4.0	50
2011	8	1.5	5.3	62.5
2012	14	1.0	14.0	78.6
2013	3	1.0	3.0	0
2014	4	1.0	4.0	0
2015	10	1.0	10.0	80
2016	6	1.0	6.0	66.7
2017	26	3.0	8.6	76.9
2018	12	2.0	6.0	75
2019	10	1.7	5.7	70
2020	22	2.0	10.8	86.4
2021	21	1.0	21.0	85.7
2022	20	2.0	10.0	85
2023	13	1.0	13.0	76.9
2024	17	1.0	17.0	94.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio T R U C E Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	17	1.0	17.0	5.9
1998	13	1.0	13.0	0
1999	7	1.0	7.0	57.1
2000	11	1.0	11.0	27.3
2001	16	1.0	16.0	56.3
2002	16	1.0	16.0	43.8
2003	16	1.0	16.0	43.8
2004	14	1.5	9.3	78.6
2005	14	1.8	7.8	78.6
2006	17	1.5	11.3	41.2
2007	20	1.5	13.3	80
2008	13	1.0	13.0	76.9
2009	6	1.5	4.0	50
2010	6	1.5	4.0	50
2011	8	1.5	5.3	62.5
2012	14	1.0	14.0	78.6
2013	3	1.0	3.0	0
2014	4	1.0	4.0	0
2015	10	1.0	10.0	80
2016	6	1.0	6.0	66.7
2017	26	3.0	8.6	76.9
2018	12	2.0	6.0	75
2019	10	1.7	5.7	70
2020	22	2.0	10.8	86.4
2021	21	1.0	21.0	85.7
2022	20	2.0	10.0	85
2023	13	1.0	13.0	76.9
2024	17	1.0	17.0	94.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for T R U C E Learning Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,350 (5.2%)	$24,533 (94.8%)	$25,883
2020	$933 (6.0%)	$14,711 (94.0%)	$15,645
2021	$854 (6.6%)	$12,140 (93.4%)	$12,994

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on T R U C E Learning Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	10	13	30%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	8
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	5	150%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70%	76.9%	6.9%

Schools Near T R U C E Learning Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)	STAAR Mathematics (2024)	STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Reach High School	Public	9-12	1101 Merritt	Fort Worth	76114	Tarrant County	Castleberry Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 252-2390	34	4	8.1	94.1%	4 (11.8%)	3 (8.8%)	24 (70.6%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.9%)	9.6	1795^th of 1987 public high schools	9.7%		16.6	1653^rd of 1961 public high schools	15.7%	142			12.5	25.0	42.9					$19,534	$2,343	$17,191
T R U C E Learning Center	Public	7-12	1101 Merritt	Fort Worth	76114	Tarrant County	Castleberry Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 252-2490	17	1	17.0	94.1%	3 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (82.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13.9	1719^th of 1987 public high schools	13.5%		84.6	137^th of 1961 public high schools	93.0%	1582	0.0	33.3	33.3			33.3	16.7	20.0	20.0	$12,994	$854	$12,140
Premier H S - Fort Worth (Jacksboro)	Public, Charter	9-12	2516 Jacksboro Hwy	Fort Worth	76114	Tarrant County	Premier High Schools	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(817) 618-2588	113	5	24.1	92.0%	8 (7.1%)	10 (8.8%)	95 (84.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.9	1810^th of 1987 public high schools	8.9%		10.2	1747^th of 1961 public high schools	10.9%	63	6.9	16.7	37.0	9.5	12.5
Castleberry High School	Public	8-12	215 Churchill Rd	Fort Worth	76114	Tarrant County	Castleberry Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 252-2100	1,076	72	14.9	88.4%	98 (9.1%)	27 (2.5%)	930 (86.4%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.3%)	27.1	1470^th of 1987 public high schools	26.0%		26.7	1454^th of 1961 public high schools	25.9%	16	24.1	36.7	39.8	45.5	58.9					$10,945	$657	$10,288
North Side High School	Public	9-12	2211 McKinley Ave	Fort Worth	76164	Tarrant County	Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 814-4000	1,721	113	15.1	93.3%	42 (2.4%)	57 (3.3%)	1,599 (92.9%)	13 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.5%)	14.2	1713^th of 1987 public high schools	13.8%		13.5	1694^th of 1961 public high schools	13.6%	19	16.6	21.7	19.5	38.9	50.2					$9,845	$1,235	$8,611
Tarrant Youth Recovery	Public	8-12	100 N University	Fort Worth	76107	Tarrant County	Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 871-2532	10	1	10.0		5 (50.0%)	1 (10.0%)	4 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Bridge Assoc	Public	6-12	100 N University	Fort Worth	76107	Tarrant County	Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 871-2532	12	1	12.0		0 (0.0%)	5 (41.7%)	5 (41.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (16.7%)								(n/a)										$8,542	$1,030	$7,512
Transition Center	Public	12	5100 El Campo Ave	Fort Worth	76107	Tarrant County	Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 814-6418	98	11	9.1	55.1%	19 (19.4%)	16 (16.3%)	60 (61.2%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)										$30,504	$7,830	$22,674
Lake Worth High School	Public	9-12	4210 Boat Club Rd	Lake Worth	76135	Tarrant County	Lake Worth Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 306-4230	961	71	13.5	87.0%	140 (14.6%)	231 (24.0%)	538 (56.0%)	14 (1.5%)	7 (0.7%)	3 (0.3%)	28 (2.9%)	18.3	1642^nd of 1987 public high schools	17.4%		18.2	1622^nd of 1961 public high schools	17.3%	20	19.5	23.5	27.5	43.1	53.7					$12,008	$1,640	$10,367
Arlington Heights High School	Public	9-12	4501 W Fwy	Fort Worth	76107	Tarrant County	Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 815-1000	1,940	118	16.4	68.0%	389 (20.1%)	458 (23.6%)	1,012 (52.2%)	19 (1.0%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (2.9%)	27.7	1453^rd of 1987 public high schools	26.9%		23.5	1527^th of 1961 public high schools	22.1%	74	5.2	40.8	34.5	50.9	62.4					$9,673	$1,346	$8,327

Frequently Asked Questions about T R U C E Learning Center

What district is T R U C E Learning Center in?

Castleberry Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend T R U C E Learning Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 17 students attended T R U C E Learning Center.

Is T R U C E Learning Center a good school?

T R U C E Learning Center ranks in the bottom 13.5% of Texas high schools.

What is the racial makeup of T R U C E Learning Center?

Students at T R U C E Learning Center are 82% Hispanic, 18% White.

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