Pstem Academy

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Pstem Academy ranks 1992 nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pstem Academy is a public charter elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 514 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Houston Independent School District, which is ranked 417 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating.

Academically, Pstem Academy has struggled compared to the state and district averages, with lower proficiency rates in STAAR Reading, Mathematics, and Science across most grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 34.85% of 3rd graders at Pstem Academy were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 50% for the district and 48.85% for the state. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with relatively stronger performance for Hispanic students and English Language Learners, but lower rankings for students with special needs and economically disadvantaged students.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Crespo Elementary and Houston Gateway Academy, generally outperform Pstem Academy in academic proficiency. Pstem Academy's performance has been inconsistent over the years, with some improvements in recent years, but still lagging behind the state and district averages. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, at 96.69%, may contribute to its academic challenges.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

2950 Broadway St
Houston, TX 77017

(713) 640-3700

District: Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success

SchoolDigger Rank:
1992^nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,160

Student/teacher ratio: 21.2

Number of students: 489

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

98.6%

African American:

0.8%

White:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pstem Academy ranks better than 57.4% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.66. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.6%), African American (0.8%), White (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pstem Academy is 21.2. (See more...)

Compare Pstem Academy employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pstem Academy is $14,160.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pstem Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Pstem Academy 1992^nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Pstem Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success:

SchoolDigger ranks Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success 417^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pstem Academy

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Rank History for all students at Pstem Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2012	64.98	1419^th	4206	66.3%
2013	47.29	2450^th	4221	42.0%
2014	46.95	2530^th	4260	40.6%
2015	30.16	3327^th	4320	23.0%
2016	35.65	3030^th	4286	29.3%
2017	29.64	3173^rd	4329	26.7%
2018	21.64	3710^th	4359	14.9%
2019	36.03	2956^th	4479	34.0%
2021	14.36	4253^rd	4578	7.1%
2022	47.36	2297^th	4581	49.9%
2023	49.42	2219^th	4647	52.2%
2024	52.66	1992^nd	4675	57.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pstem Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	27.03	2702^nd	3226	16.2%
2019	42.09	1990^th	3333	40.3%
2021	27.66	2800^th	3446	18.7%
2022	53.05	1468^th	3487	57.9%
2023	56.43	1335^th	3556	62.5%
2024	53.14	1500^th	3638	58.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Pstem Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	39.23	2330^th	3952	41.0%
2023	36.77	2557^th	4086	37.4%
2024	32.03	3114^th	4261	26.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pstem Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	32.61	3199^th	4264	25.0%
2019	50.51	2033^rd	4309	52.8%
2021	21.45	3944^th	4451	11.4%
2022	58.99	1532^nd	4477	65.8%
2023	63.91	1263^rd	4521	72.1%
2024	69.21	958^th	4560	79.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Pstem Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	23.91	3626^th	4306	15.8%
2019	30.99	3274^th	4348	24.7%
2021	14.52	4252^nd	4499	5.5%
2022	52.00	2026^th	4561	55.6%
2023	56.28	1780^th	4588	61.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pstem Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	77.65	256^th	3106	91.8%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Pstem Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.87	3034^th	4240	28.4%
2019	55.45	1608^th	4295	62.6%
2021	32.99	3121^st	4331	27.9%
2022	69.63	861^st	4461	80.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Pstem Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	22.68	3682^nd	4319	14.7%
2019	41.97	2528^th	4357	42.0%
2021	16.85	4074^th	4498	9.4%
2022	41.35	2660^th	4563	41.7%
2023	37.25	2938^th	4585	35.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pstem Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	26.72	3439^th	4168	17.5%
2019	42.22	2491^st	4188	40.5%
2021	18.80	3959^th	4329	8.5%
2022	53.95	1827^th	4376	58.2%
2023	57.60	1614^th	4401	63.3%
2024	61.83	1337^th	4431	69.8%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Pstem Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	2	0	337	1	0	340
2012	1	0	331	1	1	334
2013	1	0	335	0	1	337
2014	2	0	342	0	1	345
2015	2	0	360	0	2	364
2016	3	0	366	1	2	372
2017	1	0	358	1	0	360
2018	2	0	323	0	0	325
2019	2	1	341	0	0	344
2020	3	1	352	0	0	356
2021	3	1	346	0	0	350
2022	3	3	422	0	0	428
2023	5	0	509	0	0	514
2024	3	4	482	0	0	489

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pstem Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	340	17.0	19.9	99.1
2012	334	19.2	17.3	98.8
2013	337	15.2	22.0	99.1
2014	345	16.9	20.3	97.7
2015	364	18.0	20.2	98.1
2016	372	18.0	20.6	98.7
2017	360	17.1	20.9	99.2
2018	325	16.0	20.3	99.4
2019	344	17.9	19.1	94.8
2020	356	19.8	17.9	99.7
2021	350	20.9	16.6	97.1
2022	428	23.7	18.0	97.7
2023	514	26.8	19.1	96.7
2024	489	23.0	21.2	96.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pstem Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	340	17.0	19.9	99.1
2012	334	19.2	17.3	98.8
2013	337	15.2	22.0	99.1
2014	345	16.9	20.3	97.7
2015	364	18.0	20.2	98.1
2016	372	18.0	20.6	98.7
2017	360	17.1	20.9	99.2
2018	325	16.0	20.3	99.4
2019	344	17.9	19.1	94.8
2020	356	19.8	17.9	99.7
2021	350	20.9	16.6	97.1
2022	428	23.7	18.0	97.7
2023	514	26.8	19.1	96.7
2024	489	23.0	21.2	96.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pstem Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,621 (15.0%)	$9,209 (85.0%)	$10,829
2020	$1,764 (15.5%)	$9,596 (84.5%)	$11,360
2021	$2,896 (20.5%)	$11,264 (79.5%)	$14,160

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pstem Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2956^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 2219^th of 4647 Elementary schools	18.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Pstem Academy)	42	33	9%
3rd Grade Reading (Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success)	37	46	9%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pstem Academy)	53	44	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success)	57	53	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Pstem Academy)	31	52	21%
4th Grade Reading (Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success)	43	57	14%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pstem Academy)	33	55	22%
4th Grade Mathematics (Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success)	44	63	19%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Pstem Academy)	36	45	9%
5th Grade Reading (Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success)	41	62	21%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pstem Academy)	52	43	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success)	68	59	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Pstem Academy)	41	34	7%
5th Grade Science (Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success)	58	44	14%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	344	514	49.4%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	341	509	49.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	5	150%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	94.8%	96.7%	1.9%

Schools Near Pstem Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pstem Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	2950 Broadway St	Houston	77017	Harris County	Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 640-3700	489	23	21.2	96.7%	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	482 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52.7	1992^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	57.4%		49.4	2219^th of 4647 public elementary schools	52.2%	227									34.9	50.9	47.7				30.3	59.3	56.9				30.8			$14,160	$2,896	$11,264
Sanchez Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2700 Berkley St	Houston	77012	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 845-7472	432	27	16.0	97.5%	3 (0.7%)	12 (2.8%)	416 (96.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.1	3240^th of 4675 public elementary schools	30.7%		28.9	3469^th of 4647 public elementary schools	25.3%	229	11.5	33.3		23.1	44.4				37.7	34.0	35.4				47.2	36.7	33.3				13.7			$10,206	$1,021	$9,185
Crespo Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	7500 Office City Dr	Houston	77012	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 845-7492	526	32	16.4	95.2%	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.7%)	508 (96.6%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66.5	1270^th of 4675 public elementary schools	72.8%		53.2	1993^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	57.1%	723	20.9	43.5	40.0	44.2	41.7	40.0	0.0		53.3	66.7	48.4				51.1	66.7	60.9				23.4			$10,855	$1,185	$9,670
Park Place Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8235 Park Pl Blvd	Houston	77017	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 845-7458	705	42	16.7	95.3%	8 (1.1%)	29 (4.1%)	555 (78.7%)	111 (15.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	54.5	1893^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	59.5%		48.8	2248^th of 4647 public elementary schools	51.6%	355	45.5			48.8					46.7	45.1	48.5				43.6	49.1	59.2				23.1			$9,476	$1,029	$8,448
Houston Gateway Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	3400 Evergreen Dr	Houston	77087	Harris County	Houston Gateway Academy Inc	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 649-2706	645	32	20.2	87.3%	10 (1.6%)	12 (1.9%)	618 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	81.5	696^th of 4675 public elementary schools	85.1%		74.9	961^st of 4647 public elementary schools	79.3%	265								100.0	57.8	56.4	64.7	64.0	57.1	79.7	60.6	74.6	69.1	84.0	69.8	76.1	35.3	57.6	35.6	$20,360	$4,961	$15,400
Southmayd Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 Coral St	Houston	77012	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 924-1720	353	26	13.5	96.6%	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.0%)	345 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31.9	3320^th of 4675 public elementary schools	29.0%		28.8	3475^th of 4647 public elementary schools	25.2%	155	0.0			20.0					26.8	31.1	45.2				31.7	17.8	41.7				24.7			$10,954	$1,107	$9,847
Davila Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	7610 Dahlia St	Houston	77012	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 924-1851	416	28	14.8	97.8%	13 (3.1%)	2 (0.5%)	400 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	68.6	1179^th of 4675 public elementary schools	74.8%		68.5	1229^th of 4647 public elementary schools	73.6%	50	27.3	15.4		40.9	18.2				42.9	55.0	75.4				40.0	54.8	82.5				21.1			$11,345	$1,800	$9,545
Golfcrest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7414 Fairway Dr	Houston	77087	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 845-7425	419	26	16.1	98.3%	3 (0.7%)	20 (4.8%)	396 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51.8	2040^th of 4675 public elementary schools	56.4%		29.1	3449^th of 4647 public elementary schools	25.8%	1409	30.8	40.8	26.7	33.3	53.1	31.3	0.0		30.0	40.0	55.3				21.1	40.0	47.2				43.5			$11,039	$1,126	$9,913
Yes Prep East End Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-3	8329 Lawndale St	Houston	77012	Harris County	Yes Prep Public Schools Inc	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(713) 924-0800	373	24	15.5	91.4%	6 (1.6%)	12 (3.2%)	354 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)	26.3			31.6					37.2						27.9
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	7310 Bowie	Houston	77012	Harris County	Houston Gateway Academy Inc	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 644-8292	586	26	22.5	90.8%	5 (0.9%)	18 (3.1%)	558 (95.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	70.8	1095^th of 4675 public elementary schools	76.6%		83.4	631^st of 4647 public elementary schools	86.4%	464									36.0	65.2	64.3	66.7	62.7	47.2	40.0	73.9	66.1	80.0	62.7	59.3	14.3	38.9	29.6

Frequently Asked Questions about Pstem Academy

How many students attend Pstem Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 489 students attended Pstem Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Pstem Academy?

Students at Pstem Academy are 99% Hispanic.

Is Pstem Academy a good school?

Pstem Academy ranks 1992^nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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