Las Am茅ricas Newcomer School, also Las Am茅ricas Middle School, is an alternative middle school in Sharpstown, Houston, Texas. It is a part of the Houston Independent School District. The school serves grades 6-8 and is on the site of Jane Long Academy.
Serving 111 students in grades 6-8, Las Americas 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤1% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Las Americas's student population of 111 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
111 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Las Americas 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 Las Americas is 0.27, 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
#8096 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
6%
Hispanic
85%
54%
Black
3%
13%
White
3%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Las Americas's ranking?
Las Americas is ranked #8096 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≤1% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Las Americas?
111 students attend Las Americas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Las Americas students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Las Americas?
Las Americas has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Las Americas offer ?
Las Americas offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Las Americas part of?
Las Americas is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Las Americas located?
Las Americas is located in the Sharpstown neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in Sharpstown.
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