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Cornerstone Academy is a public charter middle school located in Houston, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 365 students. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, outperforming its peers in the Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD) and across Texas.
Cornerstone Academy's academic performance is truly remarkable, with a statewide ranking of 7th out of 2,361 middle schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students significantly outperform their peers in STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests, with 94.7% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in Reading, compared to 58.82% in SBISD and 54.45% statewide. This exceptional performance extends across all student subgroups, demonstrating Cornerstone Academy's ability to support the academic success of all its students. Additionally, the school maintains very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.2%, which are significantly lower than the district and state averages.
Cornerstone Academy's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 49.86% White, 29.04% Hispanic, and 13.97% Asian, stands out in the Houston area, where nearby schools tend to have higher percentages of Hispanic and African American students. Furthermore, the school has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 15.89% to 21.02%, which is significantly lower than the nearby schools. This, combined with the school's higher spending per student ($10,426 in 2020-2021), may contribute to Cornerstone Academy's exceptional academic performance, which significantly outpaces the Houston Independent School District, KIPP Texas Public Schools, and other nearby middle schools.
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