Serving 67 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Houston Heights Learning Academy Inc ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)70-79%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥90%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
42%
53%
Black
46%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Houston Heights Learning Academy Inc School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Houston Heights Learning Academy Inc?
67 students attend Houston Heights Learning Academy Inc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Houston Heights Learning Academy Inc students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houston Heights Learning Academy Inc?
Houston Heights Learning Academy Inc has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Houston Heights Learning Academy Inc offer ?
Houston Heights Learning Academy Inc offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Houston Heights Learning Academy Inc part of?
Houston Heights Learning Academy Inc is part of Houston Heights Learning Academy Inc School District.
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