Is Sam Houston State University Charter School a good school?

Sam Houston State University Charter School ranks 661 st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sam Houston State University Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 501 students attended Sam Houston State University Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Sam Houston State University Charter School?

Students at Sam Houston State University Charter School are 43% White, 25% African American, 23% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Sam Houston State University Charter School

Summary:

Sam Houston State University Charter School is a public charter elementary school in Spring, TX that serves 501 students in grades K-6, with a diverse student population representing a range of racial and ethnic backgrounds.

This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average on STAAR assessments, with 70.83% of 3rd graders proficient or better in reading compared to the state average of 48.85%, and 77.78% of 6th graders proficient or better in math compared to the state average of 37.1%. The school ranks in the top 15% of Spring Independent School District and has received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. It particularly excels in supporting specialized student groups, ranking in the top 3% for special education students and the top 15% for low socioeconomic status students.

When compared to nearby public schools in the Spring Independent School District and Aldine Independent School District, such as Carolee Booker Elementary and Mildred Jenkins Elementary, Sam Houston State University Charter School significantly outperforms them on academic measures, demonstrating its ability to deliver exceptional educational outcomes for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

22801 Aldine Westfield Rd
Spring, TX 77373

(936) 294-1103

District: Sam Houston State University Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
661^st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,060

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 501

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.1%

African American:

24.8%

Hispanic:

22.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.6%

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Compare Details Sam Houston State University Charter School ranks better than 85.9% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.58. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Sam Houston State University Charter School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.1%), African American (24.8%), Hispanic (22.6%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sam Houston State University Charter School is 16. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sam Houston State University Charter School is $8,060.

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SchoolDigger ranks Sam Houston State University Charter School 63^rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Sam Houston State University Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	70.67	1034^th	4479	76.9%
2021	89.83	406^th	4578	91.1%
2022	79.83	757^th	4581	83.5%
2023	75.20	953^rd	4647	79.5%
2024	82.58	661^st	4675	85.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sam Houston State University Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	47.67	561^st	1004	44.1%
2023	74.01	229^th	1099	79.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sam Houston State University Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	78.04	416^th	3487	88.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sam Houston State University Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	92.16	121^st	3952	96.9%
2023	91.83	138^th	4086	96.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sam Houston State University Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	77.25	537^th	4451	87.9%
2022	57.39	1648^th	4477	63.2%
2023	74.87	656^th	4521	85.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Sam Houston State University Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	19.65	3850^th	4306	10.6%
2019	76.20	774^th	4348	82.2%
2021	87.34	444^th	4499	90.1%
2022	75.30	888^th	4561	80.5%
2023	78.82	739^th	4588	83.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sam Houston State University Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	48.12	1828^th	3006	39.2%
2022	0.09	2957^th	2958	0.0%
2023	60.75	1426^th	2980	52.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Sam Houston State University Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	76.33	540^th	4295	87.4%
2021	56.13	1422^nd	4331	67.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Sam Houston State University Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	26.68	3452^nd	4319	20.1%
2019	64.16	1277^th	4357	70.7%
2021	89.83	361^st	4498	92.0%
2022	80.77	688^th	4563	84.9%
2023	67.92	1205^th	4585	73.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Sam Houston State University Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	76.67	296^th	2444	87.9%
2022	75.55	363^rd	2421	85.0%
2023	58.40	800^th	2443	67.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sam Houston State University Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	49.57	2028^th	4188	51.6%
2021	64.84	1123^rd	4329	74.1%
2022	71.18	879^th	4376	79.9%
2023	71.78	842^nd	4401	80.9%

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Rank History for White students at Sam Houston State University Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	14.97	2945^th	3127	5.8%
2019	50.28	1598^th	3142	49.1%
2021	86.41	195^th	3082	93.7%
2022	75.94	518^th	3082	83.2%
2023	75.58	572^nd	3106	81.6%

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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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by a parent
Wednesday, April 11, 2018

TERRIBLE experience. So bad that I pulled my child half-way through the year. As an educator(13 years classroom, 6 administration) I firmly believe in routine and consistency for young kids. But SHSU Charter was so bad that I was left with no choice. My efforts to work with the teacher were met with rolled eyes and blatant ignoring of requests. So much to my dismay, I was forced to go over her head to the administration. They were no better. Most likely didn't want to admit their error in hiring such a poor teacher. Tons of homework and testing were given, which is contrary to their advertisement. No additional special services such as speech or gifted were presented, though they can easily be obtained at a public school. The Humble campus is closing due to all of this, but the teacher will move to the Woodlands. Woodlands private and public schools are highly rated. There is no reason to send your child here. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Sam Houston State University Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	67	26	2	36	1	0	8	140
2019	141	70	9	63	2	1	13	299
2020	172	79	13	67	2	0	27	360
2021	185	86	13	84	1	0	31	400
2022	202	88	9	107	1	0	25	432
2023	216	124	9	113	3	0	36	501

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 Sam Houston State University Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	140	12.6	11.0	16.4
2019	299	17.8	16.7	22.7
2020	360	22.8	15.7	21.9
2021	400	24.8	16.1	20.8
2022	432	26.4	16.3	26.6
2023	501	31.2	16.0	n/a

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 Sam Houston State University Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	140	12.6	11.0	16.4
2019	299	17.8	16.7	22.7
2020	360	22.8	15.7	21.9
2021	400	24.8	16.1	20.8
2022	432	26.4	16.3	26.6
2023	501	31.2	16.0	n/a

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 Sam Houston State University Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$616 (8.0%)	$7,061 (92.0%)	$7,676
2020	$95 (1.3%)	$7,231 (98.7%)	$7,326
2021	$142 (1.8%)	$7,918 (98.2%)	$8,060

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sam Houston State University Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1034^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 953^rd of 4647 Elementary schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Sam Houston State University Charter School)	59	67	8%
3rd Grade Reading (Sam Houston State University Charter School)	59	67	8%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sam Houston State University Charter School)	52	63	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sam Houston State University Charter School)	52	63	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Sam Houston State University Charter School)	55	58	3%
4th Grade Reading (Sam Houston State University Charter School)	55	58	3%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sam Houston State University Charter School)	40	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sam Houston State University Charter School)	40	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Sam Houston State University Charter School)	78	63	15%
5th Grade Reading (Sam Houston State University Charter School)	78	63	15%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sam Houston State University Charter School)	83	70	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sam Houston State University Charter School)	83	70	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Sam Houston State University Charter School)	67	33	34%
5th Grade Science (Sam Houston State University Charter School)	67	33	34%
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	299	501	67.6%
African American	70	124	77.1%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	9	9
Hispanic	63	113	79.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	141	216	53.2%
Two or More Races	13	36	176.9%

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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 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
Sam Houston State University Charter School	Public, Charter	K-6	22801 Aldine Westfield Rd	Spring	77373	Harris County	Sam Houston State University Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(936) 294-1103	501	31	16.0		216 (43.1%)	124 (24.8%)	113 (22.6%)	9 (1.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.2%)	82.6	661^st of 4675 public elementary schools	85.9%		75.2	953^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	79.5%	292								70.8	61.9	77.1	88.2	58.3	52.4	70.5	77.8	29.5	$8,060	$142	$7,918
Pearl M Hirsch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2633 Trailing Vine Rd	Spring	77373	Harris County	Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 891-8330	647	45	14.4	85.9%	55 (8.5%)	233 (36.0%)	316 (48.8%)	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (5.1%)	25.1	3744^th of 4675 public elementary schools	19.9%		21	3939^th of 4647 public elementary schools	15.2%	195	0.0							36.9	30.4	44.1		33.0	26.5	30.6		10.1	$11,128	$1,688	$9,440
Gloria Marshall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	24505 Birnamwood Dr	Spring	77373	Harris County	Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 891-4900	953	56	17.1	81.0%	39 (4.1%)	371 (38.9%)	474 (49.7%)	20 (2.1%)	7 (0.7%)	4 (0.4%)	38 (4.0%)	16.8	4198^th of 4675 public elementary schools	10.2%		23.5	3795^th of 4647 public elementary schools	18.3%	403	19.2	20.0	20.0			0.0	0.0	21.0	28.8	27.7		19.8	34.1	32.9		5.1	$10,166	$1,513	$8,654
Mildred Jenkins Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4615 Reynaldo Dr	Spring	77373	Harris County	Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 891-8300	623	45	14.0	90.5%	49 (7.9%)	204 (32.7%)	337 (54.1%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.6%)	6 (1.0%)	20 (3.2%)	32.7	3268^th of 4675 public elementary schools	30.1%		19.9	4011^th of 4647 public elementary schools	13.7%	743	0.0	0.0			0.0			23.8	26.7	46.3		29.0	37.9	47.6		23.2	$12,293	$1,791	$10,502
Ogden Elementary	Public	1-5	21919 Rayford Rd	Houston	77338	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 233-8901	604	31	19.7	90.6%	11 (1.8%)	306 (50.7%)	263 (43.5%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	17 (2.8%)	9.7	4507^th of 4675 public elementary schools	3.6%		16.9	4186^th of 4647 public elementary schools	9.9%	321	33.3			0.0				20.8	25.4	30.7		14.0	17.0	20.6		3.2	$11,511	$1,748	$9,763
Smith Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	26000 Cypresswood Dr	Spring	77373	Harris County	Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 891-8420	532	42	12.5	84.2%	60 (11.3%)	146 (27.4%)	297 (55.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	22 (4.1%)	19.8	4053^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	13.3%		30	3395^th of 4647 public elementary schools	26.9%	658								19.5	27.8	31.0		31.0	37.0	21.8		11.6	$12,670	$1,812	$10,857
Magrill Ec/Pk/K	Public	PK-K	21701 Rayford Rd	Humble	77338	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 233-4300	629	36	17.4	95.7%	10 (1.6%)	195 (31.0%)	396 (63.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (3.7%)								(n/a)																	$11,507	$1,918	$9,588
John Winship Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2175 Spring Creek Dr	Spring	77373	Harris County	Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 891-8210	471	37	12.6	72.0%	77 (16.3%)	144 (30.6%)	207 (43.9%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	26 (5.5%)	44.6	2513^th of 4675 public elementary schools	46.2%		31.8	3284^th of 4647 public elementary schools	29.3%	771								35.1	48.6	60.6		32.4	44.3	41.2		19.1	$11,819	$1,529	$10,290
Chet Burchett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3366 James Leo Dr	Spring	77373	Harris County	Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 891-8630	904	52	17.2	82.1%	96 (10.6%)	325 (36.0%)	418 (46.2%)	10 (1.1%)	12 (1.3%)	4 (0.4%)	39 (4.3%)	22.8	3874^th of 4675 public elementary schools	17.1%		25.6	3652^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	21.4%	222		40.0						26.3	40.9	42.9		26.3	25.9	30.6		8.3	$11,027	$1,637	$9,390
Ginger McNabb Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	743 E Cypresswood Dr	Spring	77373	Harris County	Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 891-8693	713	45	15.7	86.5%	38 (5.3%)	273 (38.3%)	352 (49.4%)	11 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	33 (4.6%)	49.2	2196^th of 4675 public elementary schools	53.0%		56.7	1776^th of 4647 public elementary schools	61.8%	420	20.0	52.6	69.2	17.7		70.0	63.6	36.3	43.9	57.0		30.6	45.4	68.2		19.5	$10,408	$1,750	$8,658

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