Academics
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 20% across the 8-year record (2017–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
Based on 2 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Kemp Alternative sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,685/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kemp), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,996
Median home value
$173,200
Median rent
$1,163/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
81.4%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75143; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemp H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 554 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kemp ISD
- Schools in district
- 5
- District spending per student
- $11,839NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kemp Alternative is listed in KEMP ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kemp Alternative
Kemp Alternative is a public high school in Kemp, TX, part of Kemp ISD, serving approximately 13 students in grades 10th-12th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kemp Alternative
What grades does Kemp Alternative serve?
Kemp Alternative serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Kemp Alternative?
Kemp Alternative has an enrollment of approximately 13 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kemp Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at Kemp Alternative is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Kemp Alternative?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kemp Alternative has 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Kemp Alternative a charter school?
No, Kemp Alternative is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kemp Alternative a Title I school?
No, Kemp Alternative is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kemp Alternative?
69.2% of students at Kemp Alternative qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 13
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 69.2%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kaufman County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.2%
- Phone
- (903) 498-1400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 75143)
- 14,676
- Area average commute
- 41.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75143; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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