Serving 381 students in grades Kindergarten-6, St. Mary's 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Mary's Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
St. Mary's Academy Charter School's student population of 381 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's Academy Charter School is 0.28, 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
#4834 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
84%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
11%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Mary's Academy Charter School's ranking?
St. Mary's Academy Charter School is ranked #4834 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend St. Mary's Academy Charter School?
381 students attend St. Mary's Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of St. Mary's Academy Charter School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Mary's Academy Charter School?
St. Mary's Academy Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. Mary's Academy Charter School offer ?
St. Mary's Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is St. Mary's Academy Charter School part of?
St. Mary's Academy Charter School is part of St Mary's Academy Charter School District.
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