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Roughrider Academy

Summary:

Roughrider Academy is a public high school in Center, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a relatively small student population of 46. The school is part of the Center Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 793 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Roughrider Academy stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White and Hispanic students compared to the nearby Center High School. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 488 out of 1,876 Texas high schools in 2021-2022 (rated 4 stars) to 1,543 out of 1,987 in 2023-2024 (rated 1 star). However, Roughrider Academy performs exceptionally well for specific student groups, ranking highly for male students, English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. Additionally, the school has maintained relatively high four-year graduation rates and a 0% dropout rate in recent years, which is significantly better than the nearby Center High School.

While Roughrider Academy has some areas of strength, it generally underperforms compared to the nearby Center High School in terms of statewide ranking and test scores. This suggests that the school may have room for improvement to better align with the performance of its district counterpart. Additionally, Roughrider Academy has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 76.09% to 90.7% in recent years, indicating that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may contribute to its overall performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 658 Roughrider Dr
       Center, TX  75935

(936) 598-6173

District: Center Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1543rd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,458 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  418.1 Help
Number of students:  46

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.8%
Hispanic:
32.6%
African American:
15.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Roughrider Academy ranks worse than 77.7% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.29. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Roughrider Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Roughrider Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.8%), Hispanic (32.6%), African American (15.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Roughrider Academy is 418.1. (See more...)
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Compare Roughrider Academy employs 0.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roughrider Academy is $15,458.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Roughrider Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Roughrider Academy 1543rd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Roughrider Academy in the ranking list.)

Center Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Center Independent School District (Isd) 793rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Roughrider Academy

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Rank History for all students at Roughrider Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.25 1555th 1857 16.3%
2021 28.95 1344th 1861 27.8%
2022 65.36 488th 1876 74.0%
2023 64.03 589th 1961 70.0%
2024 24.29 1543rd 1987 22.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Roughrider Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 96.05 36th 1371 97.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Roughrider Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 96.50 37th 1382 97.3%
2023 96.63 37th 1478 97.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Roughrider Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.63 1521st 1818 16.3%
2021 51.05 782nd 1848 57.7%
2022 66.56 352nd 1847 80.9%
2023 88.31 85th 1897 95.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Roughrider Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.40 858th 1798 52.3%
2021 12.28 1615th 1815 11.0%
2022 25.29 1421st 1841 22.8%
2023 19.73 1546th 1891 18.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Roughrider Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.07 1418th 1810 21.7%
2021 57.56 553rd 1829 69.8%
2022 85.69 97th 1837 94.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Roughrider Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.62 1699th 1824 6.9%
2021 68.60 426th 1840 76.8%
2022 66.66 428th 1853 76.9%
2023 93.20 23rd 1913 98.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Roughrider Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.97 946th 1024 7.6%
2021 39.28 562nd 1020 44.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Roughrider Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.36 1284th 1714 25.1%
2023 54.65 678th 1820 62.7%
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Rank History for White students at Roughrider Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.42 1264th 1526 17.2%
2022 62.12 454th 1525 70.2%
2023 67.92 373rd 1576 76.3%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Roughrider Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 23 18 0 20 0 0 0 0 61
2019 27 15 0 11 0 0 1 0 54
2020 21 11 1 14 0 0 0 0 47
2021 19 4 0 10 0 0 1 0 34
2022 18 11 0 14 0 0 0 0 43
2023 22 7 2 15 0 0 0 0 46

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 Roughrider Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 61 2.8 21.1 78.7
2019 54 3.0 18.0 77.8
2020 47 3.0 15.6 83
2021 34 3.0 11.3 82.4
2022 43 3.0 14.3 90.7
2023 46 0.1 418.1 76.1

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 Roughrider Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 61 2.8 21.1 78.7
2019 54 3.0 18.0 77.8
2020 47 3.0 15.6 83
2021 34 3.0 11.3 82.4
2022 43 3.0 14.3 90.7
2023 46 0.1 418.1 76.1

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 Roughrider Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $473 (5.3%) $8,403 (94.7%) $8,876
2020 $425 (3.5%) $11,593 (96.5%) $12,018
2021 $707 (4.6%) $14,751 (95.4%) $15,458

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Roughrider Academy

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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1555th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 589th of 1961 High schools
 53.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Roughrider Academy)5067
 17%
   End of Course Algebra I (Center Independent School District (Isd))5252
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6246
 16%
End of Course English II Reading (Roughrider Academy)2860
 32%
   End of Course English II Reading (Center Independent School District (Isd))3753
 16%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Roughrider Academy)5476
 22%
   End of Course U.S. History (Center Independent School District (Isd))6572
 7%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5446
 14.8%
African American157
 53.3%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic1115
 36.4%
Pacific Islander00
White2722
 18.5%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.8%76.1%
 1.7%

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Roughrider Academy ranks in the bottom 22.3% of Texas high schools.

Students at Roughrider Academy are 48% White, 33% Hispanic, 15% African American, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 46 students attended Roughrider Academy.


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