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Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School vs. Macgregor Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School
5807 Calhoun Rd
Houston, TX 77021
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Macgregor Elementary School
4801 Labranch St
Houston, TX 77004
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Macgregor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 458 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School 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 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Serving 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Macgregor Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher 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 Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
458 students
436 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Macgregor Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Macgregor Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Macgregor Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Macgregor Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Houston Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#4174 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#3004 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Macgregor Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(22-23 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in TX)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Macgregor Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 50% in TX)
61%
(Top 30% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Macgregor Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Macgregor Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Macgregor Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
96
Kindergarten Students
36
47
Grade 1 Students
59
53
Grade 2 Students
53
57
Grade 3 Students
54
52
Grade 4 Students
54
62
Grade 5 Students
56
69
Grade 6 Students
56
-
Grade 7 Students
51
-
Grade 8 Students
39
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Macgregor Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Macgregor Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
97%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Macgregor Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
4%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Macgregor Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Macgregor Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.06
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Macgregor Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
78%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Macgregor Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Macgregor Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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