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Turning Point Secondary School

2209 N Davis Dr
Arlington, TX 76012
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 106 students in grades 7-12, Turning Point Secondary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Turning Point Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Turning Point Secondary School's student population of 106 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
106 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Turning Point Secondary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Turning Point Secondary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#3126 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
<50%
41%
<50%
51%
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
37%
53%
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Black
53%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Turning Point Secondary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Turning Point Secondary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Turning Point Secondary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turning Point Secondary School's ranking?
Turning Point Secondary School is ranked #3126 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Turning Point Secondary School often compared to?
Turning Point Secondary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crow Leadership Academy, Ditto Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Turning Point Secondary School?
106 students attend Turning Point Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Turning Point Secondary School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turning Point Secondary School?
Turning Point Secondary School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Turning Point Secondary School offer ?
Turning Point Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Turning Point Secondary School part of?
Turning Point Secondary School is part of Arlington Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Turning Point Secondary School located?
Turning Point Secondary School is located in the North Arlington neighborhood of Arlington, TX. There are 10 other public schools located in North Arlington.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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