Serving 789 students in grades 1-5, Carter 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 is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 789 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carter Academy serves the southwest part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 1.4 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 2.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carter Academy's student population of 789 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
789 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carter Academy is 0.46, 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
#5750 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carter Academy's ranking?
Carter Academy is ranked #5750 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Carter Academy often compared to?
Carter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Anderson Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Carter Academy?
789 students attend Carter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Carter Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carter Academy?
Carter Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carter Academy offer ?
Carter Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Carter Academy part of?
Carter Academy is part of Aldine Independent School District.
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