Grantham Academy

Summary:

Grantham Academy is a public magnet middle school in Houston, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,162 students. The school is part of the Aldine Independent School District, which is ranked 790 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grantham Academy faces significant challenges in improving academic outcomes for its students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Texas middle schools over the past several years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages across most subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in reading and math around 20-30%, compared to the state averages of 50-54%. The school's rankings for specific student subgroups also highlight disparities, with Grantham Academy performing relatively well for African American students but ranking in the bottom 20% for Hispanic, White, English Language Learner, and Gifted and Talented students.

Grantham Academy's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 93% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to the school's academic challenges. When compared to other middle schools in the Aldine ISD and nearby Houston ISD, Grantham Academy generally underperforms in terms of academic achievement, with lower proficiency rates and rankings. Addressing these challenges will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that targets the specific needs of the school's diverse student body, drawing on the strategies and practices of higher-performing schools in the area.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 13300 Chrisman Rd
       Houston, TX  77039-4124


(281) 985-6590

District: Aldine Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2028th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,590 Help


Students who attend Grantham Academy usually attend:

High:    Aldine High School

Feeder schools for Grantham Academy:

Elementary:    Bussey Elementary
    Carroll Elementary
    Raymond Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  1,096

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.3%
African American:
5.7%
White:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Grantham Academy ranks worse than 85.9% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 5th among 13 ranked middle schools in the Aldine Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.03. (See more...)
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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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.3%), African American (5.7%), White (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grantham Academy is 15.2, which is the highest among 14 middle schools in the Aldine Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grantham Academy is $9,590. 10 middle schools in the Aldine Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grantham Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Grantham Academy 2028th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Grantham Academy in the ranking list.)

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Aldine Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Aldine Independent School District (Isd) 790th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grantham Academy

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Rank History for all students at Grantham Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 57.81 722nd 1573 54.1%
2005 51.20 855th 1582 46.0%
2006 58.56 710th 1585 55.2%
2007 59.86 711th 1684 57.8%
2008 61.67 677th 1718 60.6%
2009 62.30 689th 1763 60.9%
2010 61.14 697th 1803 61.3%
2011 52.79 1049th 1895 44.6%
2012 44.85 1172nd 1951 39.9%
2013 48.12 1115th 1973 43.5%
2014 40.11 1287th 1987 35.2%
2015 36.57 1422nd 2043 30.4%
2016 45.80 1156th 1987 41.8%
2017 44.86 1040th 2027 48.7%
2018 42.51 1167th 2080 43.9%
2019 34.35 1474th 2193 32.8%
2021 19.69 1894th 2252 15.9%
2022 22.37 1868th 2254 17.1%
2023 18.29 2037th 2330 12.6%
2024 20.03 2028th 2361 14.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Grantham Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.53 1143rd 1376 16.9%
2019 21.86 1327th 1445 8.2%
2021 22.00 1493rd 1592 6.2%
2022 21.80 1492nd 1643 9.2%
2023 18.68 1583rd 1720 8.0%
2024 18.68 1607th 1760 8.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Grantham Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.40 677th 1597 57.6%
2019 31.96 1185th 1626 27.1%
2021 26.62 1462nd 1712 14.6%
2022 39.78 983rd 1757 44.1%
2023 39.68 1024th 1815 43.6%
2024 43.53 1030th 1881 45.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grantham Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.20 792nd 2039 61.2%
2019 45.47 1100th 2073 46.9%
2021 25.84 1778th 2172 18.1%
2022 29.51 1725th 2220 22.3%
2023 24.00 1887th 2251 16.2%
2024 21.76 1944th 2224 12.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Grantham Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.60 1095th 2008 45.5%
2019 29.84 1554th 2047 24.1%
2021 18.09 1885th 2151 12.4%
2022 21.48 1901st 2221 14.4%
2023 16.80 2016th 2241 10.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Grantham Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.87 676th 1430 52.7%
2019 53.39 842nd 1446 41.8%
2021 26.15 1221st 1501 18.7%
2022 39.35 1095th 1488 26.4%
2023 40.99 1082nd 1481 26.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Grantham Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.31 1024th 2008 49.0%
2019 35.04 1398th 2058 32.1%
2021 22.86 1888th 2118 10.9%
2022 28.68 1746th 2182 20.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Grantham Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.74 1222nd 2030 39.8%
2019 38.42 1273rd 2069 38.5%
2021 23.01 1760th 2168 18.8%
2022 23.33 1845th 2228 17.2%
2023 20.63 1905th 2245 15.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Grantham Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.31 174th 1167 85.1%
2019 71.38 234th 1193 80.4%
2021 60.99 331st 1213 72.7%
2022 70.88 228th 1251 81.8%
2023 60.62 384th 1273 69.8%
2024 48.22 570th 1271 55.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Grantham Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.50 891st 1895 53.0%
2019 39.59 1169th 1935 39.6%
2021 24.33 1694th 2043 17.1%
2022 24.99 1723rd 2077 17.0%
2023 20.90 1848th 2116 12.7%
2024 19.87 1881st 2108 10.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Grantham Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.26 1517th 1673 9.3%
2019 13.78 1591st 1684 5.5%
2021 13.02 1599th 1700 5.9%
2022 10.91 1649th 1723 4.3%
2023 9.60 1673rd 1749 4.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for White Students!

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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by a student
Saturday, February 7, 2009

Open Quote i think grantham is a great school because Ive been in that school for two years alraedy. i think eveyone should go to grantham Close Quote



Enrollment information for Grantham Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 462 216 65 496 n/a n/a n/a 0 1239
1989 453 232 73 503 0 n/a n/a 0 1261
1990 447 213 66 520 1 n/a n/a 0 1247
1991 446 216 62 582 1 n/a n/a 0 1307
1992 402 207 54 641 1 n/a n/a 0 1305
1993 393 238 64 715 2 n/a n/a 0 1412
1994 381 238 64 709 2 n/a n/a 0 1394
1995 226 154 28 573 0 n/a n/a 0 981
1996 226 154 28 573 0 n/a n/a 0 981
1997 195 141 38 576 2 n/a n/a 0 952
1998 180 131 37 563 2 n/a n/a 0 913
1999 150 128 33 595 0 n/a n/a 0 906
2000 130 159 25 626 1 n/a n/a 0 941
2001 109 194 25 674 0 n/a n/a 0 1002
2002 108 234 20 772 0 n/a n/a 0 1134
2003 108 234 20 772 0 n/a n/a 0 1134
2004 95 199 14 845 2 n/a n/a 0 1155
2005 102 189 12 914 3 n/a n/a 0 1220
2006 68 148 15 735 1 n/a n/a 0 967
2007 53 136 14 723 0 n/a n/a 0 926
2008 39 114 16 742 1 n/a n/a 0 912
2009 39 106 13 740 0 n/a n/a 0 898
2010 35 102 15 775 0 n/a n/a 0 927
2011 23 75 8 858 3 0 3 0 970
2012 24 71 6 849 0 0 2 0 952
2013 28 75 7 878 1 0 1 0 990
2014 23 74 6 961 2 0 4 0 1070
2015 23 74 4 943 1 0 4 0 1049
2016 20 80 8 960 2 0 4 0 1074
2017 19 81 7 956 1 0 6 0 1070
2018 21 54 5 909 1 0 4 0 994
2019 26 40 6 1065 2 0 1 0 1140
2020 24 50 7 1110 2 0 2 0 1195
2021 24 56 4 1132 3 0 1 0 1220
2022 20 68 5 1105 3 0 3 0 1204
2023 15 73 4 1060 2 0 8 0 1162
2024 18 62 4 1001 0 0 11 0 1096

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 Grantham Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1239 71.0 17.4 n/a
1989 1261 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1247 69.0 18.0 n/a
1991 1307 68.6 19.0 n/a
1992 1305 73.9 17.6 39.8
1993 1412 75.0 18.8 52.1
1994 1394 75.9 18.4 51.2
1995 981 69.1 14.2 57.7
1996 981 69.1 14.2 57.7
1997 952 68.7 13.9 58.2
1998 913 69.2 13.2 62.2
1999 906 67.5 13.4 71.1
2000 941 69.1 13.6 71
2001 1002 72.8 13.8 72.3
2002 1134 75.0 15.1 78
2003 1134 75.0 15.1 78
2004 1155 67.0 17.2 78
2005 1220 69.4 17.6 79.8
2006 967 62.0 15.6 79.1
2007 926 65.2 14.2 83.2
2008 912 59.9 15.2 82.1
2009 898 61.4 14.6 83.3
2010 927 63.7 14.5 86.4
2011 970 63.8 15.1 89.1
2012 952 58.9 16.1 85.6
2013 990 57.6 17.1 86.4
2014 1070 60.2 17.7 87.3
2015 1049 65.0 16.1 84.1
2016 1074 63.0 17.0 88.5
2017 1070 67.6 15.8 87.3
2018 994 66.4 14.9 92.1
2019 1140 70.6 16.1 88.2
2020 1195 73.4 16.2 89
2021 1220 76.5 15.9 93
2022 1204 78.8 15.2 92.9
2023 1162 69.9 16.6 93.7
2024 1096 72.0 15.2 90.8

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 Grantham Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1239 71.0 17.4 n/a
1989 1261 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1247 69.0 18.0 n/a
1991 1307 68.6 19.0 n/a
1992 1305 73.9 17.6 39.8
1993 1412 75.0 18.8 52.1
1994 1394 75.9 18.4 51.2
1995 981 69.1 14.2 57.7
1996 981 69.1 14.2 57.7
1997 952 68.7 13.9 58.2
1998 913 69.2 13.2 62.2
1999 906 67.5 13.4 71.1
2000 941 69.1 13.6 71
2001 1002 72.8 13.8 72.3
2002 1134 75.0 15.1 78
2003 1134 75.0 15.1 78
2004 1155 67.0 17.2 78
2005 1220 69.4 17.6 79.8
2006 967 62.0 15.6 79.1
2007 926 65.2 14.2 83.2
2008 912 59.9 15.2 82.1
2009 898 61.4 14.6 83.3
2010 927 63.7 14.5 86.4
2011 970 63.8 15.1 89.1
2012 952 58.9 16.1 85.6
2013 990 57.6 17.1 86.4
2014 1070 60.2 17.7 87.3
2015 1049 65.0 16.1 84.1
2016 1074 63.0 17.0 88.5
2017 1070 67.6 15.8 87.3
2018 994 66.4 14.9 92.1
2019 1140 70.6 16.1 88.2
2020 1195 73.4 16.2 89
2021 1220 76.5 15.9 93
2022 1204 78.8 15.2 92.9
2023 1162 69.9 16.6 93.7
2024 1096 72.0 15.2 90.8

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 Grantham Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,174 (13.5%) $7,542 (86.5%) $8,716
2020 $1,046 (11.1%) $8,408 (88.9%) $9,455
2021 $2,162 (22.5%) $7,428 (77.5%) $9,590

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Grantham Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1474th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 2037th of 2330 Middle schools
 20.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Grantham Academy)2225
 3%
   6th Grade Reading (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))2028
 8%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Grantham Academy)3215
 17%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))2816
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Grantham Academy)3925
 14%
   7th Grade Reading (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Grantham Academy)2814
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))3112
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Grantham Academy)4426
 18%
   8th Grade Reading (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))4031
 9%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Grantham Academy)5826
 32%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))4721
 26%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Grantham Academy)4741
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))3023
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Grantham Academy)169
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))1910
 9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Grantham Academy)10099
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))4829
 19%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11401162
 1.9%
African American4073
 82.5%
American Indian22
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic10651060
 0.5%
Pacific Islander00
White2615
 42.3%
Two or More Races18
 700%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.2%93.7%
 5.5%


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Grantham Academy ranks in the bottom 14.1% of Texas middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,096 students attended Grantham Academy.

Students who attend Grantham Academy usually go on to attend Aldine High School

Students at Grantham Academy are 91% Hispanic, 6% African American, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.


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