The Learning Center

Summary:

The Learning Center is an alternative public school located in New Caney, Texas, serving grades 4-12 with a total enrollment of 103 students. The school is part of the New Caney Independent School District, which is ranked 712 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The Learning Center faces significant academic challenges, with test scores that are consistently lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 projected STAAR scores, the school had 0% proficiency in Mathematics for grades 6-8 and 0% proficiency in Science and Social Studies for 8th grade, compared to the district and state averages. Despite the school's high spending per student, at $37,717 in the 2020-2021 school year, and a very low student-teacher ratio ranging from 2.8 to 6.8 over the past three school years, these resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. The school also serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 76.74% to 87.50% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years.

When comparing The Learning Center to nearby alternative schools, some interesting observations emerge. Sst Champions, a public charter school, and Ignite Community School - Fallbrook, another public charter school, both outperform The Learning Center and the district in most academic areas, despite serving similar demographic populations. This suggests that alternative educational models and approaches may be more effective in serving the needs of the student population at The Learning Center, compared to the traditional public school model.


Detail:

Public, Alternative 4-12

 20419 Fm 1485
       New Caney, TX  77357


(281) 577-2850

District: New Caney Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2343rd of 2,361 Texas Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $37,717 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  6.8 Help
Number of students:  103

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
64.1%
White:
20.4%
African American:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details The Learning Center ranks worse than 99.2% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The Learning Center ranks worse than 93.3% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.42. (See more...)
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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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64.1%), White (20.4%), African American (8.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Learning Center is 6.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Learning Center is $37,717.
Schooldigger Rankings:

The Learning Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks The Learning Center 2343rd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See The Learning Center in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks The Learning Center 1854th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See The Learning Center in the ranking list.)

New Caney Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks New Caney Independent School District (Isd) 712th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for The Learning Center

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Rank History for all middle school students at The Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.22 2205th 2330 5.4%
2024 4.20 2343rd 2361 0.8%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at The Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.58 1707th 1720 0.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at The Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.84 2119th 2251 5.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at The Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.70 2153rd 2245 4.1%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at The Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.45 2010th 2116 5.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at The Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 3.61 1887th 1961 3.8%
2024 6.42 1854th 1987 6.7%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at The Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.06 1352nd 1371 1.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at The Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.04 1833rd 1897 3.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at The Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.77 1671st 1891 11.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at The Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 3.00 1874th 1913 2.0%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at The Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.79 1735th 1820 4.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at The Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 0.67 1552nd 1576 1.5%
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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 The Learning Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 5 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 10
1996 5 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 10
1997 11 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 21
1998 18 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 29
1999 22 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 26
2000 25 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 32
2001 30 2 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 44
2002 28 2 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2003 28 2 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2004 33 2 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 51
2005 40 1 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 61
2006 29 2 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 47
2007 46 2 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 66
2008 45 2 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2009 24 1 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 35
2010 32 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 44
2011 19 1 0 23 0 0 1 0 44
2012 20 3 0 8 0 0 1 0 32
2013 19 1 0 18 1 0 1 0 40
2014 14 0 0 8 1 0 0 0 23
2015 19 1 0 20 0 0 2 0 42
2016 15 0 0 16 0 0 1 0 32
2017 12 1 0 20 1 0 1 0 35
2018 15 5 0 27 1 0 2 0 50
2019 29 4 0 41 0 1 1 0 76
2020 23 3 0 35 0 0 1 0 62
2021 10 1 0 31 0 0 1 0 43
2022 17 8 0 46 0 0 1 0 72
2023 21 9 0 66 1 0 6 0 103

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 The Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 10 3.9 2.6 0
1996 10 3.9 2.6 0
1997 21 4.9 4.3 61.9
1998 29 6.0 4.8 55.2
1999 26 6.0 4.3 42.3
2000 32 4.9 6.5 37.5
2001 44 5.0 8.8 40.9
2002 41 5.0 8.2 63.4
2003 41 5.0 8.2 63.4
2004 51 6.2 8.2 51
2005 61 8.4 7.3 63.9
2006 47 8.4 5.6 63.8
2007 66 8.6 7.7 59.1
2008 71 11.0 6.5 69
2009 35 11.1 3.1 74.3
2010 44 12.5 3.5 54.5
2011 44 12.1 3.6 81.8
2012 32 13.0 2.4 68.8
2013 40 13.4 2.9 70
2014 23 13.6 1.6 73.9
2015 42 14.0 3.0 83.3
2016 32 14.0 2.2 65.6
2017 35 13.2 2.6 71.4
2018 50 15.0 3.3 76
2019 76 15.2 4.9 67.1
2020 62 15.1 4.1 82.3
2021 43 14.8 2.8 76.7
2022 72 14.6 4.9 87.5
2023 103 15.0 6.8 85.4

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 The Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 10 3.9 2.6 0
1996 10 3.9 2.6 0
1997 21 4.9 4.3 61.9
1998 29 6.0 4.8 55.2
1999 26 6.0 4.3 42.3
2000 32 4.9 6.5 37.5
2001 44 5.0 8.8 40.9
2002 41 5.0 8.2 63.4
2003 41 5.0 8.2 63.4
2004 51 6.2 8.2 51
2005 61 8.4 7.3 63.9
2006 47 8.4 5.6 63.8
2007 66 8.6 7.7 59.1
2008 71 11.0 6.5 69
2009 35 11.1 3.1 74.3
2010 44 12.5 3.5 54.5
2011 44 12.1 3.6 81.8
2012 32 13.0 2.4 68.8
2013 40 13.4 2.9 70
2014 23 13.6 1.6 73.9
2015 42 14.0 3.0 83.3
2016 32 14.0 2.2 65.6
2017 35 13.2 2.6 71.4
2018 50 15.0 3.3 76
2019 76 15.2 4.9 67.1
2020 62 15.1 4.1 82.3
2021 43 14.8 2.8 76.7
2022 72 14.6 4.9 87.5
2023 103 15.0 6.8 85.4

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 The Learning Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $247 (1.1%) $22,217 (98.9%) $22,464
2020 $567 (2.0%) $27,693 (98.0%) $28,261
2021 $375 (1.0%) $37,342 (99.0%) $37,717

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

Impact of COVID-19 on The 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 Students76103
 35.5%
African American49
 125%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic4166
 61%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White2921
 27.6%
Two or More Races16
 500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.1%85.4%
 18.3%


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Students at The Learning Center are 64% Hispanic, 20% White, 9% African American, 6% Two or more races.

The Learning Center ranks in the bottom 0.8% of Texas alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 103 students attended The Learning Center.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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