Serving 283 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Life School Carrollton 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Life School Carrollton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Life School Carrollton's student population of 283 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
283 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Life School Carrollton ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Life School Carrollton is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6187 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
49%
54%
Black
33%
13%
White
10%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Life School Carrollton's ranking?
Life School Carrollton is ranked #6187 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Life School Carrollton?
283 students attend Life School Carrollton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Life School Carrollton students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Life School Carrollton?
Life School Carrollton has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Life School Carrollton offer ?
Life School Carrollton offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Life School Carrollton part of?
Life School Carrollton is part of Life School District.
In what neighborhood is Life School Carrollton located?
Life School Carrollton is located in the Southwest Carrollton neighborhood of Red Oak, TX.
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