Houston Academy

Houston Academy

Public Middle School | Grade 5-6
8103 Carver Rd,  Houston, TX
Aldine Independent School District
3.3
397 Students
C-
Niche Grade
Named for long-time Aldine Independent School District educator and Acres Home native Jewell Houston, Houston Academy at 8103 Carver Rd. is the only school left in the district that serves only fifth and sixth graders. The school teaches its 400 scholars to succeed by serving and improving the community. Houston Academy has been recognized as a School of Distinction by the National Magnet Schools of America for math, science and fine arts. Although the school’s test results are a bit below the state average, its student-to-teacher ratio of 13-to-1 compares favorably to the 15-to-1 state average. Realizing that clubs and organizations help develop all-important skills like leadership and empathy, Jewell Houston Academy offers a variety of clubs and organizations. There’s something for everyone, including the History Fair, Honor Society, science and coding clubs as well as seasonal sports. As a fine arts magnet school, Houston Academy also prides itself on its fine-arts offerings such as dance, drama, and even concert and gospel choirs. Vibrant student artwork decorates the campus inside and out. A neighborhood magnet school of choice, Houston Academy is often the next stop after Anderson Elementary for fine-arts-focused Acres Homes students.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
30%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
33.3%

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
356:1

Student Diversity

Female
54.7%
Male
45.3%
Black
55.8%
Hispanic
39.8%
Two or more races
1.9%
White
1.6%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 3 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/26/2014
This school is absolutely the worst school in Houston. The Principle is mediocre, as well as the teachers. I can't see kids learning something from them. If you are taking your children here, that would not be a good idea.
5.0 parent
4/13/2010
Houston Academy is a great school , both of my children attended this school. They were both straight A students here. :)
4.0 parent
9/21/2007

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