Serving 306 students in grades 6-8, Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan's student population of 306 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
306 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
School Rankings
Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2693 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
59%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan's ranking?
Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan is ranked #2693 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan often compared to?
Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryanis often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton Middle School, Hamilton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan?
306 students attend Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan?
Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan offer ?
Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan part of?
Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan located?
Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan is located in the South Side neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 26 other public schools located in South Side.
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