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Turner H S

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

A Carrollton-farmers Branch ISD high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1600 JOSEY LN, Carrollton, TX 75006

  • Math 30% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 44% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-13.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.3 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-7.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation25.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$13,227
Chronic Absenteeism33.3%

Students at Turner H S score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency30%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency44%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Turner H S 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 71Very Walkable
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • 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

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
25.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
0 boys'·2 girls'·44 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Texans Can Academy - Carrollton-farmers BranchCharter · enrollment unverified3.79–120.4 mi249Compare →
Huie Special Educ CtrEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–120.5 mi95Compare →
Grimes Education CenterEnrollment path unverified6.19–121.5 mi107Compare →

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
#30 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

Turner H S is listed in CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Turner H S

Turner H S is a public high school in Carrollton, TX, part of Carrollton-farmers Branch ISD, serving approximately 2,010 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #5,775 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Turner H S

What grades does Turner H S serve?

Turner H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Turner H S?

Turner H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,010 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Turner H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Turner H S is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Turner H S rank in TX?

Turner H S ranks #5,775 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Turner H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Turner H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Turner H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Turner H S has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Turner H S a charter school?

No, Turner H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Turner H S a Title I school?

No, Turner H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Turner H S?

69.7% of students at Turner H S 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,010
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
143
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.3%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
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 · 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.
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.
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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