Serving 502 students in grades 6-12, Beta Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 47% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 71% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Beta Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
502 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1729 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
76%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
12%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beta Academy's ranking?
Beta Academy is ranked #1729 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Beta Academy?
502 students attend Beta Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Beta Academy students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beta Academy?
Beta Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beta Academy offer ?
Beta Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Beta Academy part of?
Beta Academy is part of Beta Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Beta Academy located?
Beta Academy is located in the South Belt And Ellington neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 18 other public schools located in South Belt And Ellington.
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