Joshua's Learning Land (Closed 2015)
Joshua's Learning Land served 78 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 76%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%) for the 2013-14 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 78 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | ≤20% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 40-59% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 52% |
| Black | 83% | 13% |
| White | 1% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jamie's House Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Joshua's Learning Land is Yes Prep - Brays Oaks (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Welch Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gross Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Houston Gross Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 659 students
0.3 miles
12583 S Gessner Dr
Houston, TX 77071
(713) 778-8450 0.3 PK-5 659 - Houston Welch Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 721 students
0.8 miles
11544 S Gessner
Houston, TX 77071
(713) 778-3300 0.8 6-8 721 - Houston Yes Prep - Brays Oaks Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 943 students
1.1 miles
9000 W Bellfort St
Houston, TX 77031
(713) 967-8400 1.1 6-12 943 - Houston Milne Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 582 students
1.4 miles
7800 Portal Dr
Houston, TX 77071
(713) 778-3420 1.4 PK-5 582 - Houston Bell Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 734 students
1.5 miles
12323 Shaftsbury Dr
Houston, TX 77031
(281) 983-2800 1.5 PK-5 734
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