Evolution Academy Houston

Summary:

Evolution Academy Houston is a public charter high school serving 189 students in grades 9-12 in Spring, TX, a suburb of Houston. Despite its small size, the school faces significant challenges in providing a quality education to its predominantly African American (48.68%) and Hispanic (39.68%) student population.

Evolution Academy Houston consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Texas, receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger every year. The school's academic performance is particularly low for African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Texas high schools for these subgroups. Graduation rates have ranged from 34.4% to 67.0% over the past 5 years, well below the state average, and the school has had high dropout rates, ranging from 4.5% to 22.3% in recent years. Proficiency rates on STAAR end-of-course exams are extremely low, with only 6-38% of students scoring proficient or above across the various subject areas, compared to state averages of 45-69%. The school's high percentage (63%) of students from low-income families eligible for free or reduced-price lunch suggests it may be struggling to effectively serve this traditionally underserved population.

Nearby schools, such as Spring Early College Academy and Carl Wunsche Senior High School, both part of the Spring Independent School District, generally outperform Evolution Academy Houston across a variety of metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and student demographics. The school's relatively high per-student spending ($8,862 in 2020-2021) compared to the poor outcomes also raises questions about how resources are being utilized and allocated.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 2414 Spring Cypress Rd
       Spring, TX  77388


(972) 907-3755

District: Evolution Academy Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1858th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,862 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  189

Racial breakdown:

African American:
48.7%
Hispanic:
39.7%
White:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Evolution Academy Houston ranks worse than 93.5% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Evolution Academy Charter School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.99. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Evolution Academy Houston who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Evolution Academy Houston has the smallest high school student body size in the Evolution Academy Charter School District. Racial makeup is: African American (48.7%), Hispanic (39.7%), White (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Evolution Academy Houston is 17.1, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Evolution Academy Charter School District! (See more...)
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Compare Evolution Academy Houston employs 11 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Evolution Academy Houston is $8,862, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Evolution Academy Charter School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Evolution Academy Houston was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Evolution Academy Houston 1858th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Evolution Academy Houston in the ranking list.)

Evolution Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Evolution Academy Charter School 944th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Evolution Academy Houston

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Rank History for all students at Evolution Academy Houston

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 4.26 1669th 1762 5.3%
2017 7.96 1616th 1777 9.1%
2018 4.61 1718th 1797 4.4%
2019 6.35 1718th 1857 7.5%
2021 6.30 1758th 1861 5.5%
2022 8.70 1728th 1876 7.9%
2023 6.25 1825th 1961 6.9%
2024 5.99 1858th 1987 6.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Evolution Academy Houston

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.70 841st 1113 24.4%
2019 19.10 1031st 1136 9.2%
2022 29.93 863rd 1278 32.5%
2023 13.64 1257th 1371 8.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Evolution Academy Houston

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.72 1248th 1347 7.3%
2019 34.32 900th 1357 33.7%
2021 69.51 233rd 1382 83.1%
2022 14.37 1381st 1418 2.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Evolution Academy Houston

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.73 1735th 1794 3.3%
2019 7.90 1707th 1818 6.1%
2021 9.86 1723rd 1848 6.8%
2022 16.23 1612th 1847 12.7%
2023 9.95 1730th 1897 8.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Evolution Academy Houston

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.70 1744th 1781 2.1%
2019 7.42 1675th 1798 6.8%
2021 5.72 1727th 1815 4.8%
2022 6.15 1737th 1841 5.6%
2023 4.17 1794th 1891 5.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Evolution Academy Houston

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.97 1714th 1784 3.9%
2019 16.62 1660th 1810 8.3%
2021 16.62 1656th 1829 9.5%
2022 24.74 1462nd 1837 20.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Evolution Academy Houston

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.18 1727th 1803 4.2%
2019 4.88 1767th 1824 3.1%
2021 5.85 1766th 1840 4.0%
2022 13.66 1626th 1853 12.3%
2023 8.98 1738th 1913 9.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Evolution Academy Houston

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.18 956th 1013 5.6%
2019 8.42 957th 1024 6.5%
2021 13.29 923rd 1020 9.5%
2022 8.61 977th 1031 5.2%
2023 7.93 1007th 1069 5.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Evolution Academy Houston

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.19 1617th 1691 4.4%
2019 9.83 1593rd 1714 7.1%
2021 6.93 1640th 1743 5.9%
2022 24.10 1378th 1762 21.8%
2023 11.14 1626th 1820 10.7%
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Rank History for White students at Evolution Academy Houston

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.04 1335th 1539 13.3%
2019 26.75 1225th 1526 19.7%
2021 0.27 1502nd 1510 0.5%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Evolution Academy Houston

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2015 19 52 0 21 9 0 0 0 101
2016 29 96 1 64 7 2 1 0 200
2017 39 110 1 90 14 0 0 0 254
2018 37 129 2 114 5 1 1 0 289
2019 37 162 3 122 2 1 0 0 327
2020 42 132 1 79 4 1 4 0 263
2021 23 107 2 60 5 1 5 0 203
2022 17 95 2 73 2 0 7 0 196
2023 16 92 1 75 2 0 3 0 189

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

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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 Evolution Academy Houston

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 0 0.0 n/a n/a
2015 101 7.0 14.4 51.5
2016 200 12.0 16.6 43
2017 254 11.0 23.0 37.8
2018 289 11.0 26.1 59.2
2019 327 11.7 27.9 77.4
2020 263 11.1 23.6 72.2
2021 203 12.0 16.8 63.5
2022 196 11.9 16.3 61.2
2023 189 11.0 17.1 63

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 Evolution Academy Houston

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 0 0.0 n/a n/a
2015 101 7.0 14.4 51.5
2016 200 12.0 16.6 43
2017 254 11.0 23.0 37.8
2018 289 11.0 26.1 59.2
2019 327 11.7 27.9 77.4
2020 263 11.1 23.6 72.2
2021 203 12.0 16.8 63.5
2022 196 11.9 16.3 61.2
2023 189 11.0 17.1 63

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Evolution Academy Houston

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,468 (22.4%) $5,083 (77.6%) $6,551
2020 $759 (12.4%) $5,340 (87.6%) $6,099
2021 $1,249 (14.1%) $7,613 (85.9%) $8,862

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Evolution Academy Houston

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 1718th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1825th of 1961 High schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Evolution Academy Houston)52
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Evolution Academy Charter School)105
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Evolution Academy Houston)4532
 13%
   End of Course Biology (Evolution Academy Charter School)2414
 10%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Evolution Academy Houston)811
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Evolution Academy Charter School)1013
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Evolution Academy Houston)819
 11%
   End of Course English II Reading (Evolution Academy Charter School)1114
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Evolution Academy Houston)3334
 1%
   End of Course U.S. History (Evolution Academy Charter School)4337
 6%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students327189
 42.2%
African American16292
 43.2%
American Indian22
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic12275
 38.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White3716
 56.8%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.4%63%
 14.4%


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Students at Evolution Academy Houston are 49% African American, 40% Hispanic, 8% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 189 students attended Evolution Academy Houston.

Evolution Academy Houston ranks in the bottom 6.5% of Texas high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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