Serving 441 students in grades 3-4, Bethune 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 39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)27%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
35%
54%
Black
62%
13%
White
2%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Bethune Academy?
441 students attend Bethune Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Bethune Academy students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bethune Academy?
Bethune Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bethune Academy offer ?
Bethune Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Bethune Academy part of?
Bethune Academy is part of Aldine Independent School District.
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