Educational institution · Lubbock, TX · reviewed since 2020
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%65+45Reliability 31%55+16.9Experts Score= 62Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.62SCORE
BGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#6 of 8 special education schoolsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 29%
4.6★★★★★11 Google reviews · 1 photos
91%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
9.1%1–2★, last 11 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Reviewers describe the vocational transition center as a small, caring institution that helps students prepare for community employment. Positive feedback highlights the supportive staff and special programs, while two critical reviews cite the barbed wire fence and phone restrictions as creating a restrictive atmosphere. The school holds a 4.6-star rating from 11 reviews, with no owner responses recorded.
Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews (91% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 11 Google reviews (8 with written comments).
Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 24, 2026.
Service: Special Education School serving Lubbock, Texas.
Data from Google, last updated October 27, 2026.
Score profile vs other special education schools
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.
Vocational Transition CenterSpecial Education Schools median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Vocational Transition Center: 65/100 on this factor. Category median: 82.B
65
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Vocational Transition Center: 55/100 on this factor. Category median: 80.C
55
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 55.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Vocational Transition Center: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 33.–
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Star ratings
11 Google reviews we collected
4.6of 5
5 stars1091%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star19%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 8 written reviews
80%praise
Praise480%
Complaints120%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
2topics
Staff & attitude360%
Would recommend240%
What customers talk about
We read 8 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“This school and staff here are wonderful and caring!”
“I highly recommend this school!”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
Kattieperry9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★
I hope to join this school as a VTC Busy Bee if I cannot afford the college I want to go to. I plan to go to this school first from the age of 19 to 22, then when I get a job, I can earn money, save up the money, then go to college for 4 years in two schools SPC and TTU and hopefully join the burkhart vocational…
Jennie13 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
This school and staff here are wonderful and caring! I highly recommend this school! My son currently attends and never wants to miss a day... they participate in Special Olympics and voulenteer at the food bank.. they have special programs like plays where family can attend ... the staff are always helpful and…
Kaytlin1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★
I felt like a prisoner with the barbed wire fence! The students couldn't use their phones in case of an emergency! HIGHLY WOULD NOT RECOMMEND YOU OR YOUR CHILD TO GO TO THIS SCHOOL!!!!
Christopher10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★
This is a awesome place to learn about getting jobs out in the community.. i was a student @ Vocational Transition Center... the Teachers are loving and caring about the student....
I hope to join this school as a VTC Busy Bee if I cannot afford the college I want to go to. I plan to go to this school first from the age of 19 to 22, then when I get a job, I can earn money, save up the money, then go to college for 4 years in two schools SPC and TTU and hopefully join the burkhart vocational program m there for more training and teacher training on the side, and then I work at Lubbock High as a SLC/Recourse/Inclusion/transition teacher. Basically I'm planning to be a halfway house classroom, for students who I decide who should or should not be in mainstream settings. So yeh, but that's my plan! Go Busy Bees!!! 💙💚💛💙💚💛
Angel Darkness wolf12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Angel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
This school and staff here are wonderful and caring! I highly recommend this school! My son currently attends and never wants to miss a day... they participate in Special Olympics and voulenteer at the food bank.. they have special programs like plays where family can attend ... the staff are always helpful and knowledgeable with anything you may need help with that can help your special needs loved one!
Kaytlin Moss1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Kaytlin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I felt like a prisoner with the barbed wire fence! The students couldn't use their phones in case of an emergency! HIGHLY WOULD NOT RECOMMEND YOU OR YOUR CHILD TO GO TO THIS SCHOOL!!!!
Liz SeamanLocal Guide · 135 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Liz has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
This is a awesome place to learn about getting jobs out in the community.. i was a student @ Vocational Transition Center... the Teachers are loving and caring about the student....
Positive: Communication
Melinda Ketchersid16 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Melinda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
