Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Bloom Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bloom Academy Charter School's student population of 339 students has grown by 264% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 400% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bloom Academy Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bloom Academy Charter School is 0.20, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7645 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
53%
Black
89%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bloom Academy Charter School's ranking?
Bloom Academy Charter School is ranked #7645 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bloom Academy Charter School?
339 students attend Bloom Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bloom Academy Charter School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bloom Academy Charter School?
Bloom Academy Charter School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bloom Academy Charter School offer ?
Bloom Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Bloom Academy Charter School part of?
Bloom Academy Charter School is part of Bloom Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Bloom Academy Charter School located?
Bloom Academy Charter School is located in the South Side neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 26 other public schools located in South Side.
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