Draw Academy
Tel:
(713) 706-3729
Draw Academy serves 282 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
Draw Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Top Rankings
Draw Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Draw Academy's student population of 282 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school / Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 282 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Rankings
Draw Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,043 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Draw Academy is 0.02, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #7045 out of 8043 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 99% | 52% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | n/a | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 97% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Draw Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Draw Academy is Wisdom High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Draw Academy Upper Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Houston Draw Academy Upper Elementary School Charter School Grades: 4-8 | 233 students
0.0 miles
3903 Stoney Brook Dr
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 706-3729 0 4-8 233 - Houston Kipp Sharp College Prep Charter School Grades: PK-4 | 898 students
0.4 miles
8430 Westglen
Houston, TX 77074
(281) 879-3000 0.4 PK-4 898 - Houston Kipp Sharpstown College Preparatory Charter School Grades: 5-8 | 429 students
0.4 miles
8440 Westpark Dr
Houston, TX 77074
(832) 328-1051 0.4 5-8 429 - Houston Briarmeadow Charter Math: 69% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-8 | 612 students10
0.5 miles
3601 Dunvale
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 458-5500 0.5 PK-8 612 - Houston Wisdom High School Math: 23% | Reading: 16%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,972 student10
0.6 miles
6529 Beverly Hill Ln
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 787-1700 0.6 9-12 1,972
School Reviews
| 5 2/25/2011 This school works because the children are always engaged in learning. I have never once heard by daughter say she was bored at DRAW Academy. The teachers are very dedicated. - Posted by Parent - lanpr |
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