Summary:
Beta Academy is the sole elementary school located in the Beta Academy district in Houston, Texas, serving grades PK-5. While the school has a diverse student population, it faces challenges with academic performance and socioeconomic factors that impact student learning.
Beta Academy has a student enrollment of 848, with a racial makeup of 73.7% Hispanic, 13.44% African American, 9.55% White, and 2.24% Asian. The school has a high percentage of students (78.18%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. Beta Academy's academic performance has been inconsistent, with some grades performing above the state average on STAAR tests, while others fall below. The school's statewide ranking has also declined, dropping from 3 out of 5 stars in 2022-2023 to 2 out of 5 stars in 2023-2024.
While Beta Academy's per-student spending is $8,323, and it has a student-teacher ratio of 21.2 to 1, the school's overall performance suggests opportunities for improvement. The below-average STAAR scores, especially in mathematics, indicate a need for targeted interventions and support to enhance student learning outcomes. Additionally, the school's predominantly low-income student population presents unique challenges that may require additional resources and strategies to address the socioeconomic factors impacting academic achievement.
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