Is St Mary's Academy Charter School a good school?

St Mary's Academy Charter School ranks 1988 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend St Mary's Academy Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 299 students attended St Mary's Academy Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of St Mary's Academy Charter School?

Students at St Mary's Academy Charter School are 85% Hispanic, 11% White, 3% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

St Mary's Academy Charter School

Summary:

St Mary's Academy Charter School is an elementary school in Beeville, Texas that serves 381 students in grades K-6. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population (84%) and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (over 85%).

While St Mary's Academy Charter School spends a relatively high amount per student ($12,716), its academic performance lags behind state averages, particularly in mathematics. The school's STAAR test proficiency rates are lower than nearby Pettus Elementary and Skidmore-Tynan Elementary, despite serving a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students. The school's performance has also declined over time, dropping from a statewide ranking of 915 out of 4,329 Texas elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 1,988 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024.

Significant gaps in academic achievement exist between different student subgroups at St Mary's Academy Charter School, with White students generally outperforming their Hispanic and economically disadvantaged peers. The school's special education and gifted and talented student populations also have relatively low proficiency rates compared to the state. These challenges suggest that the school may be struggling to effectively utilize its resources and staff to support the learning needs of its diverse student population, particularly its high-needs students.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

410 N Tyler St
Beeville, TX 78102

(361) 358-5601

District: St Mary's Academy Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1988^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,716

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 299

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

84.6%

White:

10.7%

Asian:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details St Mary's Academy Charter School ranks better than 57.5% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.7. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (84.6%), White (10.7%), Asian (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St Mary's Academy Charter School is 14.4. (See more...)

Compare St Mary's Academy Charter School employs 20.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at St Mary's Academy Charter School is $12,716.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

St Mary's Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks St Mary's Academy Charter School 1988^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See St Mary's Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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St Mary's Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks St Mary's Academy Charter School 398^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at St Mary's Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	38.30	2554^th	3465	26.3%
2005	40.87	2444^th	3475	29.7%
2006	75.91	653^rd	3476	81.2%
2007	73.82	827^th	3724	77.8%
2008	78.40	556^th	3768	85.2%
2009	82.32	353^rd	3884	90.9%
2010	77.59	614^th	3937	84.4%
2011	82.60	328^th	4095	92.0%
2012	52.15	2146^th	4206	49.0%
2013	70.40	1157^th	4221	72.6%
2014	63.87	1551^st	4260	63.6%
2015	75.34	984^th	4320	77.2%
2016	79.83	752^nd	4286	82.5%
2017	73.83	915^th	4329	78.9%
2018	52.07	1889^th	4359	56.7%
2019	52.97	1872^nd	4479	58.2%
2021	46.92	2200^th	4578	51.9%
2022	44.41	2472^nd	4581	46.0%
2023	36.74	2990^th	4647	35.7%
2024	52.70	1988^th	4675	57.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at St Mary's Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	19.03	3488^th	3684	5.3%
2021	70.03	563^rd	3799	85.2%
2022	50.45	1532^nd	3952	61.2%
2023	40.48	2267^th	4086	44.5%
2024	29.04	3318^th	4261	22.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at St Mary's Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	62.63	1229^th	4264	71.2%
2019	66.05	1018^th	4309	76.4%
2021	58.42	1489^th	4451	66.5%
2022	50.55	2113^th	4477	52.8%
2023	42.95	2674^th	4521	40.9%
2024	59.85	1499^th	4560	67.1%

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Rank History for Female students at St Mary's Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	47.10	2165^th	4306	49.7%
2019	48.75	2135^th	4348	50.9%
2021	51.46	1950^th	4499	56.7%
2022	43.96	2530^th	4561	44.5%
2023	37.63	2939^th	4588	35.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at St Mary's Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	71.87	732^nd	3106	76.4%
2019	62.12	1370^th	3184	57.0%
2021	33.58	2252^nd	3006	25.1%
2022	63.00	1247^th	2958	57.8%
2023	33.39	2471^st	2980	17.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at St Mary's Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	52.18	1809^th	4240	57.3%
2019	56.59	1535^th	4295	64.3%
2021	50.98	1761^st	4331	59.3%
2022	46.66	2343^rd	4461	47.5%

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Rank History for Male students at St Mary's Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	55.66	1706^th	4319	60.5%
2019	56.77	1616^th	4357	62.9%
2021	41.90	2440^th	4498	45.8%
2022	45.06	2441^st	4563	46.5%
2023	37.23	2940^th	4585	35.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at St Mary's Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	49.74	1952^nd	4168	53.2%
2019	50.87	1929^th	4188	53.9%
2021	50.66	1906^th	4329	56.0%
2022	42.27	2607^th	4376	40.4%
2023	41.01	2697^th	4401	38.7%
2024	53.50	1872^nd	4431	57.8%

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Rank History for White students at St Mary's Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	70.49	765^th	3127	75.5%
2019	62.00	1081^st	3142	65.6%
2021	48.04	1572^nd	3082	49.0%
2022	40.10	2024^th	3082	34.3%
2023	67.49	897^th	3106	71.1%
2024	56.61	1324^th	3078	57.0%

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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 St Mary's Academy Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	56	6	8	138	n/a	n/a	208
2003	56	6	8	138	n/a	n/a	208
2004	51	7	7	131	n/a	n/a	196
2005	45	10	6	162	n/a	n/a	223
2006	43	8	4	169	n/a	n/a	224
2007	52	9	2	220	n/a	n/a	283
2008	61	7	5	226	n/a	n/a	299
2009	54	12	6	247	n/a	n/a	319
2010	54	12	8	259	n/a	n/a	333
2011	51	8	13	289	0	0	361
2012	66	4	13	313	0	0	396
2013	65	5	10	348	0	3	431
2014	62	5	13	350	0	4	434
2015	68	6	12	359	0	5	450
2016	63	9	10	356	0	4	442
2017	63	6	10	354	0	10	443
2018	69	6	9	366	0	7	457
2019	63	7	10	341	0	9	430
2020	63	8	10	341	0	7	429
2021	54	6	7	317	0	7	391
2022	55	4	7	328	0	7	401
2023	43	4	7	320	0	7	381
2024	32	2	8	253	0	4	299

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 St Mary's Academy Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	208	14.1	14.8	55.3
2003	208	14.1	14.8	55.3
2004	196	13.8	14.2	77
2005	223	15.9	14.0	80.3
2006	224	17.3	12.9	76.3
2007	283	18.8	15.1	71.7
2008	299	18.0	16.6	77.6
2009	319	20.0	15.9	77.7
2010	333	24.3	13.6	77.8
2011	361	24.0	15.0	75.9
2012	396	26.6	14.8	76.3
2013	431	28.2	15.2	77.3
2014	434	25.2	17.1	76.7
2015	450	27.0	16.6	71.8
2016	442	27.0	16.3	79.2
2017	443	27.6	16.0	80.1
2018	457	26.2	17.3	85.3
2019	430	27.8	15.4	82.6
2020	429	25.7	16.6	73
2021	391	24.2	16.1	77.7
2022	401	24.2	16.5	83.5
2023	381	23.4	16.2	85
2024	299	20.7	14.4	85.6

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 St Mary's Academy Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	208	14.1	14.8	55.3
2003	208	14.1	14.8	55.3
2004	196	13.8	14.2	77
2005	223	15.9	14.0	80.3
2006	224	17.3	12.9	76.3
2007	283	18.8	15.1	71.7
2008	299	18.0	16.6	77.6
2009	319	20.0	15.9	77.7
2010	333	24.3	13.6	77.8
2011	361	24.0	15.0	75.9
2012	396	26.6	14.8	76.3
2013	431	28.2	15.2	77.3
2014	434	25.2	17.1	76.7
2015	450	27.0	16.6	71.8
2016	442	27.0	16.3	79.2
2017	443	27.6	16.0	80.1
2018	457	26.2	17.3	85.3
2019	430	27.8	15.4	82.6
2020	429	25.7	16.6	73
2021	391	24.2	16.1	77.7
2022	401	24.2	16.5	83.5
2023	381	23.4	16.2	85
2024	299	20.7	14.4	85.6

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 St Mary's Academy Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,354 (12.3%)	$9,675 (87.7%)	$11,029
2020	$1,465 (12.6%)	$10,120 (87.4%)	$11,585
2021	$2,891 (22.7%)	$9,826 (77.3%)	$12,716

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St Mary's Academy Charter School

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 1872^nd of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 2990^th of 4647 Elementary schools	22.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (St Mary's Academy Charter School)	53	43	10%
3rd Grade Reading (St Mary's Academy Charter School)	53	43	10%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (St Mary's Academy Charter School)	38	31	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (St Mary's Academy Charter School)	38	31	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (St Mary's Academy Charter School)	43	35	8%
4th Grade Reading (St Mary's Academy Charter School)	43	35	8%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (St Mary's Academy Charter School)	47	30	17%
4th Grade Mathematics (St Mary's Academy Charter School)	47	30	17%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (St Mary's Academy Charter School)	68	51	17%
5th Grade Reading (St Mary's Academy Charter School)	68	51	17%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (St Mary's Academy Charter School)	63	44	19%
5th Grade Mathematics (St Mary's Academy Charter School)	63	44	19%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (St Mary's Academy Charter School)	26	33	7%
5th Grade Science (St Mary's Academy Charter School)	26	33	7%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%
6th Grade Reading (St Mary's Academy Charter School)	37	39	2%
6th Grade Reading (St Mary's Academy Charter School)	37	39	2%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (St Mary's Academy Charter School)	33	42	9%
6th Grade Mathematics (St Mary's Academy Charter School)	33	42	9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	430	381	11.4%
African American	7	4	42.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	10	7	30%
Hispanic	341	320	6.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	63	43	31.7%
Two or More Races	9	7	22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	82.6%	85%	2.5%

Schools Near St Mary's Academy Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (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 Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
St Mary's Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-6	410 N Tyler St	Beeville	78102	Bee County	St Mary's Academy Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 358-5601	299	21	14.4	85.6%	32 (10.7%)	2 (0.7%)	253 (84.6%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	52.7	1988^th of 4675 public elementary schools	57.5%		36.7	2990^th of 4647 public elementary schools	35.7%	1002	34.7	61.9	57.5	78.6	20.4	66.7	31.9	46.4	25.5	$12,716	$2,891	$9,826
R A Hall Elementary	Public	1-5	1100 W Huntington	Beeville	78102	Bee County	Beeville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 362-6060	493	27	18.0	87.0%	46 (9.3%)	10 (2.0%)	430 (87.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	31.9	3327^th of 4675 public elementary schools	28.8%		40.8	2745^th of 4647 public elementary schools	40.9%	582	35.2	31.9	44.1		37.4	39.6	32.4		15.8	$9,921	$1,731	$8,190
Fadden-McKeown-Chambliss Elementary	Public	1-5	100 T J Pfeil	Beeville	78102	Bee County	Beeville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 362-6050	608	36	16.8	86.5%	62 (10.2%)	10 (1.6%)	533 (87.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	30.2	3424^th of 4675 public elementary schools	26.8%		44.7	2489^th of 4647 public elementary schools	46.4%	935	38.5	39.3	31.3		17.7	60.2	29.6		13.0	$9,585	$1,581	$8,005
Hampton-Moreno-Dugat Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	2000 S Mussett St	Beeville	78102	Bee County	Beeville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 362-6040	339	19	17.8	83.8%	34 (10.0%)	1 (0.3%)	300 (88.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)								(n/a)										$11,092	$2,014	$9,078
Skidmore-Tynan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	325 Bobcat Trail	Skidmore	78389	Bee County	Skidmore-Tynan Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 287-3426	372	27	13.5	76.1%	89 (23.9%)	2 (0.5%)	278 (74.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	37.8	2935^th of 4675 public elementary schools	37.2%		53.2	1996^th of 4647 public elementary schools	57.0%	939	45.5	35.4	51.7		23.2	29.2	40.0		30.0	$10,114	$1,282	$8,832
Pettus Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 N Bee St	Pettus	78146	Bee County	Pettus Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 375-2296	185	16	11.6	75.7%	71 (38.4%)	6 (3.2%)	108 (58.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48.8	2222^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	52.5%		45.6	2428^th of 4647 public elementary schools	47.8%	206	32.4	56.5	61.5		20.6	39.1	60.0		32.0	$12,903	$3,401	$9,502

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