Serving 195 students in grades 6-12, Beechnut Academy ranks in the bottom 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)11-19%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)11-19%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
39:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
55%
53%
Black
41%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Beechnut Academy?
195 students attend Beechnut Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Beechnut Academy students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beechnut Academy?
Beechnut Academy has a student ration of 39:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beechnut Academy offer ?
Beechnut Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Beechnut Academy part of?
Beechnut Academy is part of Houston Independent School District.
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