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#2156 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 25% in state

Salazar District Alternative Education Program

High School · Carrollton-farmers Branch ISD · Carrollton, TX

A Carrollton-farmers Branch ISD high school where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2416 KELLER SPRINGS RD, Carrollton, TX 75006

  • Math 75% proficient (2013)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2013)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change+33 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2013
TrendImproving
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75% (2013 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75% (2013 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2013 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2013 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+34.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
College Readiness2.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.5:1
District spending per student$13,227

Students at Salazar District Alternative Education Program score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2013 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency75%(2013 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2013 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2013 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2013 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 33 points since 2012, reaching 75% in 2013, across a 2-year record (2012–2013).

Show all 2 years by subject
2012
Math
35%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2012-2013) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2012-2013)

Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

80.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Salazar District Alternative Education Program sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 40Car-Dependent
  • Transit 17Minimal Transit
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,457/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carrollton), 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

$79,466

Median home value

$296,500

Median rent

$1,528/mo

College educated

32.7%

Homeownership

52%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Founders Classical Academy- CarrolltonCharter · enrollment unverified6.0K–121.0 mi534Compare →
Smith H SEnrollment path unverified5.19–121.1 mi1,937Compare →
Huie Special Educ CtrEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–121.5 mi95Compare →
Ranchview H SEnrollment path unverified7.49–12Not available908Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Carrollton-farmers Branch ISD

Schools in district
40
Rank in district
#10 of 38
District spending per student
$13,227NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Salazar District Alternative Education Program is listed in CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Salazar District Alternative Education Program

Salazar District Alternative Education Program is a public high school in Carrollton, TX, part of Carrollton-farmers Branch ISD, serving approximately 67 students in grades 6th-12th with a 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,156 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2013) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2013).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Salazar District Alternative Education Program

What grades does Salazar District Alternative Education Program serve?

Salazar District Alternative Education Program serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Salazar District Alternative Education Program?

Salazar District Alternative Education Program has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Salazar District Alternative Education Program?

The student-teacher ratio at Salazar District Alternative Education Program is 4.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Salazar District Alternative Education Program rank in TX?

Salazar District Alternative Education Program ranks #2,156 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Salazar District Alternative Education Program's MySchoolScout rating?

Salazar District Alternative Education Program has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Salazar District Alternative Education Program?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Salazar District Alternative Education Program has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2013) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2013).

Is Salazar District Alternative Education Program a charter school?

No, Salazar District Alternative Education Program is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Salazar District Alternative Education Program a Title I school?

No, Salazar District Alternative Education Program is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salazar District Alternative Education Program?

80.6% of students at Salazar District Alternative Education Program 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
67
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dallas County
Area population (ZIP 75006)
47,648
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
36.4
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.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2013 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2013 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
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 75006; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2013; directory SY 2023–24

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