Medical Center Charter School/southwest (Closed 2017)
- Medical Center Charter School/southwest served 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 73%) for the 2014-15 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
School Overview
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 326 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 73% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 73% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 5% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 52% |
| Black | 65% | 13% |
| White | 2% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Medical Center Charter School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Medical Center Charter School/southwest is Harmony Science Academy-houston (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Beta Academy (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Beta Academy (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Houston Beta Academy Charter School
Grades: K-7 | 542 students
0.1 miles
9701 Almeda Genoa Rd
Houston, TX 77075
(832)331-2460 0.1 K-7 542 - Houston Parker Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 815 students
0.3 miles
10626 Atwell Dr
Houston, TX 77096
(713)726-3634 0.3 PK-5 815 - Houston Harmony School Of Science-houston Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 353 students
0.7 miles
5435 S Braeswood Blvd
Houston, TX 77096
(713)729-4400 0.7 K-8 353 - Houston Harmony Science Academy-houston Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 598 students
0.7 miles
9431 W Sam Houston Pkwy S
Houston, TX 77099
(713)492-0214 0.7 9-12 598 - Houston Meyerland Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1723 students
0.8 miles
10410 Manhattan Dr
Houston, TX 77096
(713)726-3616 0.8 6-8 1723
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