About This School
Preschool | Grades 6-12 | Alphonso Crutch's-Life Support Center
Alphonso Crutch's-Life Support Center is located in Houston, TX and is in Alphonso Crutch's-life Support Center School District. It is a charter school that serves 180 students in grades 6-12.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Alphonso Crutch's-Life Support Center did not make AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Texas in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Alphonso Crutch's-Life Support Center's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2009, Alphonso Crutch's-Life Support Center had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Texas average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Alphonso Crutch's-Life Support Center's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Alphonso Crutch's-Life Support Center did not make AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Texas in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Alphonso Crutch's-Life Support Center's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2009, Alphonso Crutch's-Life Support Center had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Texas average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Alphonso Crutch's-Life Support Center's students and teachers. more
Sponsored Link
Nearby Cities
Schools Nearby
Legend:public schoolsprivate schools
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Long Middle School 0.8 miles |  |
|
| Kaleidoscope/Caleidoscopio Middle School 0.8 miles |  |
|
| Yes Prep - West 0.8 miles |  |
|
| Yes Prep - South 0.8 miles |  |
|
| Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Southwest 0.8 miles |  |
Be the First to Review This School
By clicking "Post Review", you are indicating that you have read, understood and agree to Education.com Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Students
Enrollment (2009)
Total: 180
49%
51%
Student Economic Level (2009)
In 2009, Alphonso Crutch's-Life Support Center had 68% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Texas had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2009)
Black
83%
Hispanic
16%
White
1%
Sponsored Link
Alphonso Crutch's-Life Support Center District Spending
$4,920Per Pupil
The Alphonso Crutch's-Life Support Center spends $4,920 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 15% on instruction, 82% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Alphonso Crutch's-Life Support Center District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2009, Alphonso Crutch's-Life Support Center had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Texas average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Alphonso Crutch's-Life Support Center School DistrictTest Scores
About the TAKS
What is it?
The TAKS is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in Grades 3 through 9 in reading, in Grades 4 and 7 in writing, and in Grades 10 and 11 in English language arts. Math skills are assessed in Grades 3 through 11, and students are assessed in Grades 5, 8, 10, and 11 in science, and in Grades 8, 10, and 11 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of two ratings: met standard or commended performance. The goal is for all students to meet the state standard. Students must pass the TAKS tests in grades 3, 5, and 8 in order to be promoted to the next grade, and in grade 11 in order to graduate from high school.
English Language Arts
school
24%
district
24%
state
85%
Social Studies
school
10%
district
10%
state
87%
Math
school
0%
district
0%
state
83%
change 43%
Reading
school
57%
district
57%
state
94%
Math
school
6%
district
6%
state
80%
Reading
school
22%
district
22%
state
88%
Writing
school
60%
district
60%
state
93%
Math
school
7%
district
7%
state
79%
change 135%
Reading
school
47%
district
47%
state
95%
Science
school
7%
district
7%
state
69%
Social Studies
school
25%
district
25%
state
91%
Math
school
4%
district
4%
state
64%
no change
Reading
school
34%
district
34%
state
87%
change 79%
English Language Arts
school
43%
district
43%
state
89%
Math
school
0%
district
0%
state
66%
Science
school
0%
district
0%
state
65%
change 140%
Social Studies
school
24%
district
24%
state
89%
change 100%
Math
school
0%
district
0%
state
79%
change 173%
Reading
school
60%
district
60%
state
84%
change 25%
Writing
school
75%
district
75%
state
93%
change 57%
Math
school
11%
district
11%
state
84%
change 21%
Reading
school
57%
district
57%
state
95%
change 186%
Science
school
20%
district
20%
state
72%
change 20%
Social Studies
school
20%
district
20%
state
92%
change 100%
Math
school
8%
district
8%
state
67%
change 47%
Reading
school
50%
district
50%
state
87%
Texas Virtual Academy
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving Texas students.
Learn More »
