Serving 598 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 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carter Academy's student population of 598 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
598 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carter Academy is 0.48, 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
#6395 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
69%
53%
Black
21%
13%
White
4%
26%
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
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
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 #6395 out of 8,188 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, Gray Elementary School, Sammons Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Carter Academy?
598 students attend Carter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Carter Academy students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carter Academy?
Carter Academy has a student ration of 15:1, 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 ISD School District.
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