Serving 501 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sam Houston State University Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sam Houston State University Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Sam Houston State University Charter School's student population of 501 students has grown by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 72% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sam Houston State University Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sam Houston State University Charter School is 0.71, which is more 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
#922 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
25%
13%
White
43%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
27%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sam Houston State University Charter School's ranking?
Sam Houston State University Charter School is ranked #922 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sam Houston State University Charter School?
501 students attend Sam Houston State University Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Sam Houston State University Charter School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sam Houston State University Charter School?
Sam Houston State University Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sam Houston State University Charter School offer ?
Sam Houston State University Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sam Houston State University Charter School part of?
Sam Houston State University Charter School is part of Sam Houston State University Charter School District.
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