Beta Academy

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Beta Academy ranks 2892 nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Beta Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 848 students in grades PK-5 in Houston, Texas, and is part of the Houston Independent School District.

While Beta Academy has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of White (9.55%) and Asian (2.24%) students, the surrounding schools like Matthys Elementary, Deanda Elementary, and Garfield Elementary have an even higher proportion of Hispanic students (over 90% in some cases). Beta Academy's student performance on STAAR tests is mixed, with some grades and subjects performing better than the state average, while others lag behind. However, the school performs particularly well for its African American and Hispanic student subgroups, ranking in the top 25% and top 30% of Texas elementary schools, respectively.

Despite its diverse student population, Beta Academy has a relatively high percentage of students (78.18%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to the state average. Additionally, the school's spending per student ($8,323 in 2020-2021) is lower than the nearby schools, which range from $10,281 to $13,007 per student. This, combined with the school's relatively high student-teacher ratio of 21.2, could be contributing factors to the school's mixed academic performance. As the school's performance has fluctuated over the past few years, there may be opportunities for Beta Academy to implement targeted interventions and strategies to ensure consistent academic growth for all students.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

9701 Almeda Genoa Rd
Houston, TX 77075

(832) 331-2460

District: Beta Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
2892^nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,323

Student/teacher ratio: 20.8

Number of students: 984

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.4%

White:

30.4%

African American:

9.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Beta Academy ranks worse than 61.9% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.62. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.4%), White (30.4%), African American (9.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Beta Academy is 20.8. (See more...)

Compare Beta Academy employs 47.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Beta Academy is $8,323.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Beta Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Beta Academy 2892^nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Beta Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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White students:

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SchoolDigger ranks Beta Academy 212^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Beta Academy

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Rank History for all students at Beta Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	62.58	1472^nd	4647	68.3%
2024	38.62	2892^nd	4675	38.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Beta Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.29	1446^th	3556	59.3%
2024	38.61	2287^th	3638	37.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Beta Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.19	1130^th	4086	72.3%
2024	44.23	2268^th	4261	46.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Beta Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.92	803^rd	4521	82.2%
2024	43.86	2619^th	4560	42.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Beta Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.70	1651^st	4588	64.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Beta Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.42	1379^th	4585	69.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Beta Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.05	183^rd	2443	92.5%
2024	49.77	1108^th	2421	54.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Beta Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.67	1277^th	4401	71.0%
2024	39.76	2766^th	4431	37.6%

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Rank History for White students at Beta Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.28	1555^th	3106	49.9%
2024	31.62	2339^th	3078	24.0%

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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 Beta Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	31	83	6	324	3	7	454
2022	43	94	9	431	4	3	584
2023	81	114	19	625	2	7	848
2024	299	94	15	565	2	9	984

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 Beta Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	454	20.7	21.8	76.2
2022	584	26.5	21.9	76.7
2023	848	39.8	21.2	78.2
2024	984	47.2	20.8	76.2

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 Beta Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	454	20.7	21.8	76.2
2022	584	26.5	21.9	76.7
2023	848	39.8	21.2	78.2
2024	984	47.2	20.8	76.2

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 Beta Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$1,458 (17.5%)	$6,865 (82.5%)	$8,323

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Beta 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 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 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 Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Beta Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	9701 Almeda Genoa Rd	Houston	77075	Harris County	Beta Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 331-2460	984	47	20.8	76.2%	299 (30.4%)	94 (9.6%)	565 (57.4%)	15 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (0.9%)	38.6	2892^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	38.1%		62.6	1472^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	68.3%	1420								37.6	54.3		20.8	39.1			$8,323	$1,458	$6,865
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	9898 Windmill Lakes Blvd	Houston	77075	Harris County	International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 944-4334	802	54	14.9	86.0%	26 (3.2%)	146 (18.2%)	607 (75.7%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.6%)	8.6	4549^th of 4675 public elementary schools	2.7%		8.3	4509^th of 4647 public elementary schools	3.0%	40		37.5	14.3		0.0	0.0	0.0	22.7	23.0	28.0	14.9	10.8	20.1	2.1	$7,303	$785	$6,518
Thomas Hancock Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	9604 Minnesota St	Houston	77075	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-5430	395	25	15.5	89.4%	20 (5.1%)	132 (33.4%)	223 (56.5%)	10 (2.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	21.5	3955^th of 4675 public elementary schools	15.4%		12.5	4381^st of 4647 public elementary schools	5.7%	426	31.3	25.0		36.0	18.8			44.7	33.9		10.5	19.0			$11,920	$939	$10,981
Jessup Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	9301 Almeda Genoa Rd	Houston	77075	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-0616	370	37	10.0	93.8%	15 (4.1%)	64 (17.3%)	280 (75.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.4%)	30.4	3417^th of 4675 public elementary schools	26.9%		27.6	3533^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	24.0%	116	29.4			47.1				16.7	45.1		22.2	38.9			$11,989	$1,829	$10,160
Garfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	10301 Hartsook St	Houston	77034	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-0584	518	43	12.1	92.3%	12 (2.3%)	32 (6.2%)	469 (90.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	13.2	4371^st of 4675 public elementary schools	6.5%		30.2	3390^th of 4647 public elementary schools	27.0%	981	16.1	15.4		46.5	31.0			30.7	31.5		11.1	12.3			$12,111	$1,665	$10,446
Laura Welch Bush Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	9100 Blackhawk Blvd	Houston	77075	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-4126	575	44	13.1	68.0%	56 (9.7%)	33 (5.7%)	420 (73.0%)	58 (10.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	85	570^th of 4675 public elementary schools	87.8%		76.7	893^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	80.8%	323	29.6	55.6		61.7	58.5			67.2	64.6		52.6	69.8			$11,425	$1,531	$9,894
Meador Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	10701 Seaford Dr	Houston	77089	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-0648	451	36	12.5	90.0%	24 (5.3%)	116 (25.7%)	277 (61.4%)	23 (5.1%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	7 (1.6%)	54.4	1900^th of 4675 public elementary schools	59.4%		41.6	2687^th of 4647 public elementary schools	42.2%	787	42.9	33.3		0.0	0.0			50.0	49.2		38.6	46.0			$11,554	$1,502	$10,052
Atkinson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	9602 Kingspoint Rd	Houston	77075	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-0520	481	38	12.6	84.0%	20 (4.2%)	31 (6.4%)	387 (80.5%)	30 (6.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.5%)	38.7	2888^th of 4675 public elementary schools	38.2%		45.7	2425^th of 4647 public elementary schools	47.8%	463	0.0			0.0				38.4	44.3		29.4	42.5			$12,177	$1,408	$10,770
Freeman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	2323 Theta St	Houston	77034	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-0568	396	33	12.0	96.7%	20 (5.1%)	40 (10.1%)	327 (82.6%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	26.6	3652^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	21.9%		31.1	3324^th of 4647 public elementary schools	28.5%	328	0.0			31.8				27.5	23.0		22.5	45.9			$13,007	$2,180	$10,827
Matthys Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1500 Main St	South Houston	77587	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-0632	520	36	14.5	91.2%	21 (4.0%)	11 (2.1%)	485 (93.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43.4	2609^th of 4675 public elementary schools	44.2%		37.1	2974^th of 4647 public elementary schools	36.0%	365	13.9			33.3				46.7	45.1		11.1	46.9			$11,963	$1,731	$10,231

Frequently Asked Questions about Beta Academy

What is the racial makeup of Beta Academy?

Students at Beta Academy are 57% Hispanic, 30% White, 10% African American, 2% Asian.

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How many students attend Beta Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 984 students attended Beta Academy.

Is Beta Academy a good school?

Beta Academy ranks 2892^nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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