H S Ahead Academy

Summary:

H S Ahead Academy is a middle school located in Houston, Texas, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 138 students. The school is part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), which is ranked 572 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

H S Ahead Academy faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly African American (44.2%) and Hispanic (54.35%), and nearly 100% of the students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas middle schools, with 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, and its performance on STAAR assessments is significantly lower than the HISD and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, H S Ahead Academy has experienced high dropout rates, ranging from 10% to 19.7% over the past few years, which are much higher than the surrounding schools, such as Hamilton Middle, Henry Middle, Burbank Middle, and Williams Middle, which generally perform better academically and have lower dropout rates.

The analysis of H S Ahead Academy highlights the importance of considering the broader context and environmental factors that can influence a school's performance. The high concentration of African American and Hispanic students, coupled with the high poverty levels, suggests that the school may be facing significant challenges in providing a quality education and supporting student success. To address these challenges, targeted interventions and support, such as increased funding, additional resources for student support services, professional development for teachers, and community partnerships, may be needed to improve the academic outcomes and overall well-being of the students at H S Ahead Academy.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 5320 Yale
       Houston, TX  77091-5730


(713) 696-2643

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2313th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,020 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  144

Racial breakdown:

African American:
49.3%
Hispanic:
45.8%
Asian:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details H S Ahead Academy ranks worse than 98% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 40th among 42 ranked middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.93. (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: African American (49.3%), Hispanic (45.8%), Asian (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at H S Ahead Academy is 12.2, which is the 20th best among 42 middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare H S Ahead Academy employs 11.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at H S Ahead Academy is $14,020, which is the 3rd highest among 42 middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

H S Ahead Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks H S Ahead Academy 2313th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See H S Ahead Academy in the ranking list.)

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Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for H S Ahead Academy

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Rank History for all students at H S Ahead Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 0.18 1944th 1951 0.4%
2013 0.15 1962nd 1973 0.6%
2014 0.69 1965th 1987 1.1%
2015 0.62 2012th 2043 1.5%
2016 0.08 1980th 1987 0.4%
2017 3.55 2013th 2027 0.7%
2018 3.34 2057th 2080 1.1%
2019 3.35 2161st 2193 1.5%
2021 6.85 2229th 2252 1.0%
2022 7.03 2202nd 2254 2.3%
2023 5.64 2289th 2330 1.8%
2024 5.93 2313th 2361 2.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at H S Ahead Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.70 1277th 1376 7.2%
2019 16.09 1403rd 1445 2.9%
2021 19.30 1539th 1592 3.3%
2022 15.66 1590th 1643 3.2%
2023 12.43 1683rd 1720 2.2%
2024 8.31 1745th 1760 0.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at H S Ahead Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.16 1609th 1626 1.0%
2021 19.93 1696th 1712 0.9%
2022 16.03 1753rd 1757 0.2%
2023 23.03 1638th 1815 9.8%
2024 18.97 1747th 1881 7.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at H S Ahead Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.17 2018th 2039 1.0%
2019 4.54 2051st 2073 1.1%
2021 8.63 2151st 2172 1.0%
2022 8.76 2174th 2220 2.1%
2023 7.35 2213th 2251 1.7%
2024 4.98 2216th 2224 0.4%
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Rank History for Female students at H S Ahead Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.89 1996th 2008 0.6%
2019 2.37 2038th 2047 0.4%
2021 6.98 2138th 2151 0.6%
2022 9.35 2167th 2221 2.4%
2023 6.36 2208th 2241 1.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at H S Ahead Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.49 1977th 2008 1.5%
2019 11.71 2027th 2058 1.5%
2021 15.86 2068th 2118 2.4%
2022 15.95 2082nd 2182 4.6%
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Rank History for Male students at H S Ahead Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.50 2003rd 2030 1.3%
2019 4.94 2045th 2069 1.2%
2021 7.31 2145th 2168 1.1%
2022 6.49 2188th 2228 1.8%
2023 5.44 2210th 2245 1.6%
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Rank History for African American students at H S Ahead Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.26 1155th 1167 1.0%
2019 7.71 1178th 1193 1.3%
2021 10.40 1204th 1213 0.7%
2022 13.28 1221st 1251 2.4%
2023 9.04 1254th 1273 1.5%
2024 9.31 1258th 1271 1.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at H S Ahead Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.53 1878th 1895 0.9%
2019 7.94 1897th 1935 2.0%
2021 11.65 1989th 2043 2.6%
2022 9.60 2033rd 2077 2.1%
2023 9.43 2063rd 2116 2.5%
2024 4.07 2103rd 2108 0.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for H S Ahead Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 6 182 0 197 1 0 0 0 386
2012 9 158 2 199 0 0 0 0 368
2013 1 131 1 166 0 0 2 0 301
2014 4 173 0 116 1 0 1 0 295
2015 4 205 0 107 0 0 0 0 316
2016 5 165 0 95 0 0 0 0 265
2017 1 114 0 83 0 0 2 0 200
2018 6 152 0 98 0 0 0 0 256
2019 3 130 0 70 1 1 0 0 205
2020 1 113 0 80 1 1 2 0 198
2021 1 89 0 68 0 0 2 0 160
2022 2 87 0 62 0 0 1 0 152
2023 1 61 0 75 0 0 1 0 138
2024 2 71 3 66 0 0 2 0 144

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 H S Ahead Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 386 18.2 21.1 45.9
2012 368 19.0 19.3 47
2013 301 17.0 17.7 91.4
2014 295 15.0 19.6 94.2
2015 316 15.0 21.0 82.9
2016 265 17.0 15.5 84.2
2017 200 16.6 12.0 97.5
2018 256 12.0 21.3 94.1
2019 205 15.7 13.0 99
2020 198 13.0 15.2 98.5
2021 160 13.5 11.8 99.4
2022 152 13.7 11.0 98
2023 138 11.8 11.6 100
2024 144 11.7 12.2 100

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 H S Ahead Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 386 18.2 21.1 45.9
2012 368 19.0 19.3 47
2013 301 17.0 17.7 91.4
2014 295 15.0 19.6 94.2
2015 316 15.0 21.0 82.9
2016 265 17.0 15.5 84.2
2017 200 16.6 12.0 97.5
2018 256 12.0 21.3 94.1
2019 205 15.7 13.0 99
2020 198 13.0 15.2 98.5
2021 160 13.5 11.8 99.4
2022 152 13.7 11.0 98
2023 138 11.8 11.6 100
2024 144 11.7 12.2 100

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 H S Ahead Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,856 (15.5%) $10,124 (84.5%) $11,980
2020 $1,933 (11.8%) $14,515 (88.3%) $16,447
2021 $1,937 (13.8%) $12,083 (86.2%) $14,020

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

Impact of COVID-19 on H S Ahead Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2161st of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 2289th of 2330 Middle schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (H S Ahead Academy)014
 14%
   6th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3138
 7%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3542
 7%
6th Grade Mathematics (H S Ahead Academy)011
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3931
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (H S Ahead Academy)169
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4445
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (H S Ahead Academy)43
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3929
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (H S Ahead Academy)720
 13%
   8th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4747
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (H S Ahead Academy)89
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4528
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (H S Ahead Academy)38
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3934
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (H S Ahead Academy)13
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Houston Independent School District (Isd))2723
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students205138
 32.7%
African American13061
 53.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic7075
 7.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White31
 66.7%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99%100%
 1%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 144 students attended H S Ahead Academy.

Students at H S Ahead Academy are 49% African American, 46% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% White, 1% Two or more races.

H S Ahead Academy ranks in the bottom 2.0% of Texas middle schools.


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